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Disguising a Drainage Trench in the Backyard

Convert the ugly trench into a swale: gently slope sides to blend with lawn. Or install a buried pipe with a catch basin at the inlet. A French drain (gravel-filled, covered with fabric and soil) hides the flow. For aesthetics, create a dry stream bed with decorative rocks and plants.

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