No. Watering cannot overcome compaction or poor grading.

If you share a few details about your yard, we can give you a clearer recommendation.

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Often yes if prep steps are skipped.

If you share a few details about your yard, we can give you a clearer recommendation.

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Rock beds: permeable fabric is standard under decorative rock, with cutouts and mulch rings around plants.

Mulch-only beds: fabric is not used by default. The standard approach is 2–4 inches of mulch plus pre-emergent or periodic weeding.

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We guarantee that beds are weed-free at completion of installation.

We do not guarantee weed-free beds after installation. Weeds can return over time due to wind-blown seed, birds, and surrounding soil.

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Yes. Hidden conditions can be discovered after work begins (for example, no viable discharge point or slope constraints).

When hidden conditions are found, we may pause, document, propose options, and require written approval before proceeding. See Change Orders & Scope Policy.

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Document it and report it with photos as soon as possible.

• Take a wide photo and a close-up.
• Note the rainfall context (recent rain, where pooling occurs, how long it lasted).

Send via text/email. See /policies/ for notice timing rules and /policies/warranties/ for the claim framework.

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Unusual rainfall intensity can overwhelm systems or create new flow paths.

Extreme storms and acts of nature are not workmanship defects. See Damage, Risk & Liability Policy for risk boundaries.

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Some yards do not have a viable discharge point, and some properties have restrictions or site conditions that limit tie-ins.

Drainage tie-in limitations are a common hidden condition. If discovered mid-job, we may need to propose options and get written approval before proceeding. See Change Orders & Scope Policy.

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“Improvement” means reducing recurring issues where the site allows—such as less standing water, faster dry-out, fewer soggy spots, and better routing away from problem areas (like near foundations).

Results depend on slope, soil, discharge options, and rainfall intensity.

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No. We do not guarantee “no more flooding” or “perfect drainage.”

Drainage work improves conditions and reduces pooling/erosion in normal rain events where feasible, but extreme storms, soil conditions (like heavy clay), and discharge limitations can still overwhelm systems.

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