2001sleeper t1_jdre6a0 wrote
Reply to comment by Jd771 in How to fix this rock "trench" in my yard? by putriidx
Where is the sediment coming from? It is not falling out of the sky. It looks like the same material that is used for the current “drain”.
Jd771 t1_jdrf1jh wrote
The big sloped driveway I'd presume
anormalgeek t1_jds1rlb wrote
It's all running downhill. And it'll never stop. So you either design a system to work with it, or plan to clear it out every so often. Likely some combination.
Words_Are_Hrad t1_jdsui0j wrote
>It is not falling out of the sky
You know that stuff called dust that accumulates on everything? It's not just spontaneously coming into existence... Now imagine that over hundreds of square feet all being washed to a specific point by rain over and over and over again...
2001sleeper t1_jdt1lka wrote
See the OPs comment. It is coming from other work performed.
MrSloane t1_jdsocjh wrote
Yeah, I'd ditch all of the current rock and sand and just fill in drainage stones
Klaatu162 t1_jdrpzr7 wrote
I agree. Where is the sediment coming from???
rugbyj t1_jds0ic9 wrote
The 20ft grass verge immediately next to it?
Klaatu162 t1_jds2ksy wrote
Why wouldn't the grass verge hold back the sediment? Just trying to understand. Most grass locks in the soil.
yacht_boy t1_jdsjuxc wrote
It's grass, not concrete.
2001sleeper t1_jdt1qak wrote
Not really. If that was the case then everything would naturally flatten and level over time.
barto5 t1_jdtnqqf wrote
Anywhere water flows across the ground it’s going to pick up sediment along the way.
putriidx OP t1_jds5q6x wrote
I actually did some work on the other side of the driveway and used this rock system to drain it away. It was a lot of dirt and clay so it kinda stayed mucky. I was hoping the rain would help wash it away but that didn't happen lol
Tom_Traill t1_jdt7new wrote
All the dirt and clay may have gone into the drainage system, mucking it up.
You might have shot yourself in the foot, amigo.
putriidx OP t1_jdt9z8j wrote
Nah it's fine. It looks worse than usual but I did confirm it works as it usually does which is meh
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