Landscaping Services Farmington NH | Call Cutting Edge Landscaping

Standing water is a common issue in our area, often caused by poor drainage or soil composition. Our most effective solutions typically involve earthmoving and regrading to create proper slope away from your home, combined with the installation of French drains or a dry well system. For more complex situations, we can design and construct retaining walls to manage elevation changes and direct water flow, permanently solving the problem and protecting your foundation.

Absolutely. Moss often indicates underlying issues like compacted soil, poor drainage, or excessive shade—common in many Farmington yards. Our approach starts with diagnosing the root cause. We may recommend core aeration, regrading for better drainage, and selecting shade-tolerant grass blends. As part of a full landscape design, we can also strategically prune or remove trees and shrubs to increase sunlight, creating an environment where your lawn, not moss, will thrive.

Prevention is key. During the construction or installation of patios, driveways, and walkways, we prioritize proper base preparation and grading. We ensure the finished surface has a slight pitch to shed water away from your home and into designated drainage areas or landscaped beds. We often integrate our hardscape projects with overall irrigation design and landscape drainage plans, such as channel drains along driveway edges, to manage runoff effectively and keep your new investment dry and stable for years to come.