Shovel about 3 inches of dirt up against the foundation of your home. … Firmly pat down the soil with your shovel.Unroll the plastic mulch liner. … Spread about 3 inches of mulch over the soil.Firmly pack the mulch with your shovel.
How do I stop my house from splashing water?
A drip edge is a trench filled with gravel that prevents mud from splashing against your home. You install it where water drips off the roof. I also use a drip edge when the grade next to the house is the same level as the siding.
How do I stop rain coming into my house?
- Create A Slope To Divert Water From House. …
- Keep Your Rain Gutters Clear. …
- Install A ‘Divert Downspout’ At Your House. …
- Repair and Seal All Your Windows. …
- Regular Roof Maintenance. …
- Build A Swale Ditch. …
- Exterior French Drain. …
- Increase the Size of Exterior Drains.
