Don't Let Your Yard Turn Into a Swamp: What to Do After All This Rain in Acadiana
Let’s talk about the rain. I don’t know about you, but it feels like we’ve been living under a faucet lately. Acadiana’s been hit with some serious downpours, and while our gardens might be loving the extra water, our yards? Not so much.
Here’s the deal: Too much water can wreck your landscape
If your yard doesn’t drain properly, all that water just sits — and that’s when things start going south.
You end up with:
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Mushy, soggy patches that kill your grass
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Washed-out flower beds
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Standing water that invites mosquitoes
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Foundation issues near your house
So let’s fix it. Here are a few simple ways you can keep your yard from turning into a swamp — even when Acadiana skies don’t want to quit.
1. Make Sure Water Has Somewhere to Go
The most important thing is drainage. If the water’s got nowhere to go, it’s gonna sit — and sitting water is your yard’s worst enemy.
We recommend:
French drains – Underground systems that move water away from soggy areas
Catch basins – Great for pooling water in low spots
Downspout extensions – Send roof water farther away from your foundation
We install this stuff all the time, and let me tell you — it works.
2. Grade Your Yard Right
Sometimes the yard just needs to be reshaped a little. We call it grading.
If your property slopes toward your house or creates little basins, we can regrade it so the water naturally flows out toward the street or a drainage ditch. It’s not always a big job, but it makes a huge difference.
3. Try Rock Beds or Rain Gardens
These are beautiful and functional.
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Rock beds help move water while preventing erosion
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Rain gardens are low areas planted with water-loving plants — they soak up the rain and help filter it out naturally
We can design these to match your landscape and add some curb appeal too.
4. Use the Right Soil and Mulch
Some soils in our area don’t drain well at all — especially if you’ve got heavy clay under there. We can add organic matter or better topsoil to improve drainage.
Also, skip the cheap mulch. It can float off during heavy rains and clog up your drains. We use premium redwood mulch that stays put and looks good while doing it.
5. Check Your Irrigation System
Sounds crazy, but sometimes it keeps running even during the rain!
Make sure your system has a rain sensor, or we can install one for you. No sense watering a yard that’s already underwater.
Bottom line: You don’t have to live in a swamp
If your yard is struggling after these rains, you’ve got options — and we’re here to help.
Whether it’s drainage, regrading, or a full landscape redesign, our team knows how to handle Acadiana’s weather.
Give us a call or message us and we’ll come take a look. We’ll let you know exactly what needs to be done and put together a plan to dry things up — for good.
Stay dry out there,
— Toby
Acadiana Landscape Materials