After a long winter, getting back into the yard and surveying the damage is an annual rite of passage for homeowners. One of the more common problems homeowners face in the spring is rain, which can cause foundation flooding and damage. To combat spring rains, it's best to fill low areas in the yard and areas close to the home's foundation with compacted soil. This not only helps fend off flooding once those inevitable spring showers begin, but it can also prove beneficial in the coming summer months.

In the summer, standing water that can result from watering the yard or even the occasional summer storm may attract insects, essentially providing a breeding ground for summer's uninvited guests. But filling low areas and those close to the foundation with compacted soil before the spring rains arrive can help decrease the likelihood of flooding and make such spots less likely to become breeding grounds for insects once the warm weather of summer arrives.

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