While rain is certainly beneficial, without proper drainage it can wreak havoc on your outdoor space. Not only an eye sore, standing water jeopardizes the health of your lawn, landscape plantings and may ultimately find it's way into your basement.
Before you start digging a trench or other drastic measures, let us come out and evaluate your situation. Simple solutions such as a small dry creek bed or the addition of a catch basin could ease your water woes.