Most homeowners think of the yard and the foundation as two separate things. But as LOST taught us, everything is connected. The ground around your home is part of the system as well. One involves landscaping: grass, trees, flower beds, sprinklers, and drainage. The other is structural: concrete, beams, piers, and slabs. But in reality, the two are deeply connected. The yard doesn’t just surround your home; it actively affects the soil supporting it. And sometimes, when left
