One thing I’ve noticed: if you leave the plastic extenders above ground, they’re easy to knock loose with a mower or trimmer. That gets old fast.
Man, you nailed it. I swear my mower has a vendetta against those extenders—it's like whack-a-mole every other weekend. Totally agree on rigid PVC if you’re going underground. Did that at my last place and it was a pain to dig, but no more split hoses or surprise geysers in the yard. Worth it for the peace of mind, even if my back still remembers the project.
PVC underground is definitely the way to go, even if it’s a hassle up front. I tried those flexible black hoses first—looked tidy for about a week, then they’d pop loose or get chewed up. Digging was rough, but no regrets. The fewer moving parts above ground, the better.
Yeah, PVC underground is solid. I did the same after messing around with those corrugated black pipes—squirrels chewed right through them in a month. It’s a pain to dig, but once it’s in, you don’t have to think about it. I also made sure to slope everything away from the house, which helped a ton. French drain along the back wall was a game changer for me too.
PVC is definitely the way to go—those black corrugated pipes are basically squirrel snacks, I swear. Did you notice any issues with water pooling before you sloped everything? I’ve seen some folks run into trouble if the grade isn’t quite right, even with a French drain. Curious if you had to tweak your setup after the first big rain, or did it work out from the start? Either way, sounds like you nailed it.
Yeah, I’ve heard too many horror stories about critters chewing through those black pipes—PVC just seems smarter long-term. You’re spot on about the slope, though. Even a slight miscalculation can cause pooling. Sounds like you really thought it through and got it right. That’s honestly impressive, especially if it worked out from the first big rain.