RAIN, RAIN, DRAIN AWAY!
ON THE UP AND UP! JUMPIN’ JULIET but my ears started hurting too. That’s when my parents took me to the doctor, and it turns out I had a double ear infection. The doctor gave me some medicine to help me get better, and after just a few days, I felt ready to explore again. But it’s probably best that I take it slow. My first post-sickness adventure was just the other day during a walk around our cul-de-sac. I wore my favorite green slide-on shoes and hopped on my favorite ride: my pedal car (which I named Pedals). Together, we’re an unstoppable team. As I drive Pedals around, I like to bring my play cellphone with me to let all my friends know what I’m up to. On our walk the other day, the sickness must have gotten to my brain because I actually forgot my phone at home. I made due by using my hand to dial my friends up, which still did the trick. Even though I left my phone at home, the walk was SO fun. I felt much better when we made it home; I just needed some fresh air. I’m happy to report that I’m doing much better, and I won’t let these last few sniffles get me down. Once I’m good as new, Pedals and I will be off on our next adventure! You know what they say, “April showers bring May flowers,” but for those of us in Florida, we also know the April showers are just the beginning. Currently, our state is No. 1 for the most rainfall, with an annual precipitation average of 53.7 inches — that’s almost 4.5 feet! On average, we see roughly 7 inches of rain a month. This is why BLG Environmental Services always includes detailed drainage and diversion plans, especially during the underground phase of building. When it comes to rainwater, it should always clear away from your house in 30–60 minutes. If that doesn’t happen, water instead pools around your home due to poor drainage, ruining your home’s foundation and resulting in severe water damage and costly repairs. And the thing is that water flow after a storm depends heavily on where you live and the design of your yard. That’s why we use one of these three main strategies to redirect water in our landscape designs. Strategy No. 1: Installing a French Drain A French drain is a tool that collects water from the soil near the foundation of someone’s home and moves it to a separate space for disposal. Usually, a French drain system consists of a pipe set under both gravel and a few inches of soil.
How Our Designs Account for Water Diversion
HI EVERYONE! It’s me, Juliet, and as I write this, I can’t stop sniffling — I’ve been sick all week. I started not feeling too good, and my body got real hot. My mom and dad took my temperature and said it was 105! So, all these days I felt sick, I mostly stayed inside in my PJs to rest and get better. I took some medicine my parents gave me,
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