Why Do I Need a Drainage Pond?
Recently I was showing homes to a nice couple from California. While in the backyard of one of the properties, I was asked a question about a large hole in the yard filled with river rocks.
The Client commented that they hadn't seen that before and wondered why they seem to be in every home that we visited that day. I explained that this was something that was necessary here in the desert for rain water runoff. "Believe me, when we have heavy rain, you are going to want a drainage pond in your backyard." I explained.
Well, soon after, and because we are in the middle of our monsoon season, I was able to document exactly why you need this 'big hole with rocks' (Swales) in your backyard when you purchase a home in the desert.
When the weather radar looks like this:
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