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DonaldsRump

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9. And one more tidbit that I got from Google

Wed Feb 10, 2021, 10:58 AM

Feb 2021

"And by the way, the French drain was named after its inventor, Henry Flagg French, and not the country France. French was a 19th century lawyer from Concord, Massachusetts whose book, Farm Drainage: The Principles, Prospects, and Effects of Draining Land, is credited with popularizing this type of draining solution."

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French drain placement against a retaining wall, question. [View all] Baitball Blogger Feb 2021 OP

My husband said bury the first row completely, Bluethroughu Feb 2021 #1

Perfect! Baitball Blogger Feb 2021 #3

That means the wall won't be moving EVER! Bluethroughu Feb 2021 #13

We had an issue with a wooden fence that was badly leaning DonaldsRump Feb 2021 #2

I already watched five youtube videos with that search request. Baitball Blogger Feb 2021 #4

And one more tidbit that I got from Google DonaldsRump Feb 2021 #9

I did not know that. Baitball Blogger Feb 2021 #10

Me too! DonaldsRump Feb 2021 #11

They certainly give comedians plenty of material. Baitball Blogger Feb 2021 #12

Professional advice: retaining walls greater than 4 ft. in height should be designed by an engineer. CottonBear Feb 2021 #5

Oh, yeah. Mine is only two feet. Baitball Blogger Feb 2021 #6

I love dual purpose walls! Extra garden seating is always nice. CottonBear Feb 2021 #7

+1 Baitball Blogger Feb 2021 #8