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8. Line a Ditch
Dig a trench to carry water away from a downspout extension, then line it with land-scape fabric and a layer of peanuts before laying a perforated pipe. Wrap the fabric over the top and backfill the trench. Now water will percolate into the soil as it drains. -
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