A rain garden doesn’t have to hold water like a pond. You can add drainage and use the rain garden to hold the excess water until it has a chance to drain away. A key part of rain garden design is choosing the right plants for the soil conditions. Typically native plants with deep fibrous roots work well. Learn more about how to build a rain garden in your yard. Add an Underground Drainage Pipe

Land drain, often known as French Drain, is the name given to flexible coiled pipes which are laid underground to alleviate excess surface water. They are corrugated and can typically flex 90 degrees per 1m, and come in either perforated or unperforated coils, available from JDP in sizes varying from 60mm-160mm in 25m, 50m or 100m lengths. How do land drain pipes work? Space out the side drains at either 3 metre intervals (for clay soil) or at 7.6 metre intervals (for loamy soil); The ideal solution usually comes down to what is practically possible and budget. Here is a summary of the main types of water storage and disposal solutions for garden drainage. Where open ditches are unsuitable, French ditches can be constructed by filling the ditch with coarse gravel topped with permeable membranes or upturned turf to keep soil from entering the gravel. Finally finish with topsoil. Piped drainage This will be more effective than aeration but still has its limits because the water still may have nowhere to go when it has gone through the top layer of sandy soil.You can now lay your turf on top of the sand. Use your spade to trim the turf. Use excess sand or loose soil from your excavation to fill gaps along the edges and ends. Garden drainage is a growing issue in the UK as more and more houses are built on clay soil with no consideration for water run off. With the recent years bringing storms, any areas which were going to flood have done so much to the frustration of the owners and users. Most drainage projects are not cheap. Before looking into any garden drainage ideas, we highly encourage you to confirm that your green space indeed has trouble draining water.

Next dig out the run. This is best done with a trenching spade (these can be obtained from your local builders’ merchant). The depth should start at about 400 mm and slope in the direction of the intended flow of water, ideally at 6 mm fall per metre of trench. To test the fall, run some water from a hosepipe to the higher end of the trench and see if that water flows smoothly down the trench. Installing a drain, downspout extension piping, or curtain drain takes 1 to 2 days on average. More complex projects with longer lengths of pipe in the yard take up to 2 weeks. Time varies according to the size and difficulty of the project, drain depths, and type of soil. When Is The Best Time To Install A Drainage System? A professionally installed drainage system lasts 15 to 40 years with proper maintenance. To ensure a long-lasting drain:

Building a Soakaway in your garden

The answer is to create an easy path for the water in the ground to flow so that the surface water can drain away. There are a number of common methods used to improve drainage, here is a brief overview of them from least effective (but cheapest) to most effective (but most expensive).

If you’re still undecided as to whether you need a garden drainage system or not, here are some reasons why you might need one: These small particles create a fairly water resistant layer which water struggles to permeate. If this is the main cause of your issues then changing the composition of the soil can sometimes rectify the issue. The best garden drainage solutions usually consist of a french drain system leading into a pump station which redirects water into a surface drain. Cheaper but less effective methods include soakaway areas, soil aeration and changing the soil composition. The ideal garden drainage solution depends on how bad the issue is, what can fit in your garden and the budget. It’s a good idea to understand why your garden is prone to flooding and waterlogging before diving into potential solutions. Simply install a drainage space as close to the centre of the issue as possible giving the surface water an underground space to sit and drain away.Why would you want pipes with holes in them when you can go with a regular non-perforated one? If you have only one spot where water forms a puddle after rainfall, then this method is probably is not for you. If your soil is uneven and you have several spots, then perforated drainage is the way to go. DIY drainage work is typically not advisable and depends on the severity of the problem and specific needs of the property. Hiring a professional saves time, guarantees a long-lasting drainage solution, and they will determine: If you have extra space in your garden, try growing a “grassy swale” (also referred to as a “contour bund”). Such lush sections should be grown on a gradual slope. This will ensure that excess water will be able to run off and drain away at that location, keeping your garden safe. Enrich the soil with organic matter

Reduces landscape erosion, and stops water damage to your foundation, patio, basement, crawl space, driveway, and sidewalk. An exterior footing drain requires excavating 4 to 6+ feet down to the footings and exposing the foundation walls. A waterproofing coating or membrane is applied to the foundation walls. Then, an exterior French drain with perforated PVC pipe is installed next to the foundation footing, and the excavation is filled with drainage gravel.Laying a land drain, or French drain is the easiest method of dealing with surplus water in your garden. Build a rain garden. This one is for the gardeners that have steep slopes on their property. Rain gardens add a lovely touch to any landscape and serve as a decent (and 100% natural) drainage system. Essentially, it collects water during a rainstorm/flood, and then the soil slowly absorbs it. Mix different types of soil to achieve the desired effect. As a bonus, rain gardens attract all kinds of birds and butterflies. To fix your garden drainage you need to change this by allowing the water to move away faster. So that the surface water is absorbed rather than sitting on the surface.