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Stormwater Authorities Warn: Your Garden Could Be Causing Basement Mold

February 4, 2026 by Catherine Reed Leave a Comment

Stormwater Authorities Warn: Your Garden Could Be Causing Basement Mold

If your basement smells a little “earthy” after a storm, your garden might be part of the problem. When rain can’t soak in where it lands, it follows the easiest path—often straight toward your foundation. A few innocent habits like piling mulch against the house, aiming downspouts at a flower bed, or building up soil…

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Filed Under: water Tagged With: basement moisture, downspout extensions, foundation protection, grading, gutter maintenance, rain garden, stormwater runoff, yard drainage

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