Comments on: Garden Drainage – bad drainage in my garden

By: ron r

ron r — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:29:51 +0000

you need to put drain pips in at about 24in deep

By: Neil Mac

Neil Mac — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:36:24 +0000

Probably a drainage tranch, filled with gravel and rubble then re-turfed. But a lot of work and messy.

By: Indigo

Indigo — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:15:29 +0000

clearing it might help

By: Geri H

Geri H — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:27:49 +0000

One option would be to terrace it and put in a rain garden. Check out for info on how to install one. They slow the flow of the water.

By: V T

V T — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:39:58 +0000

Have you thought about raising your garden? Use about three to four deep rows of edging blocks (like in a circle), put about an inch to 1/2 inch of gravel on the bottom, filll the rest with good planting soil, and plant. You could also try a whiskey barrel or something to that nature. I have raised gardens all over my yard, mostly built with landscape timbers and the are so much easier to weed! (saves on the back strain!)

By: michelle j

michelle j — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 07:06:01 +0000

I have the same problem. A friend once put something into the affected area called ‘wavy coil’ . Its plastic tubing with holes that allow the water to drain through. Its cheap and you can get it from B&Q etc. What you do is: dig a trench and make sure that the lie of the land allows the water to drain downwards (so when you dig the trench you dig enough gradient to ensure the water can flow). It did make a considerable difference. Good Luck

By: victor

victor — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:38:46 +0000

A permanent solution would be to get rid of the turf and replace it with a decorative gravel this is excellent for drainage and will solve your problem.

By: connor g

connor g — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:26:27 +0000

I too have this problem but on a bigger scale. You could try putting extensions on your downspouts to take the water away from the house. You might also look into putting French drains in the yard to divert the water. Mixing sand in with your soil might help but if you have clay soil you are going to have a big job. Standing water will eventually kill the sod-it invites all sorts of diseases to take over the grass.

By: green_eyedgirl81

green_eyedgirl81 — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:45:52 +0000

Try installing a new drainage spout or clearing out your existing one. If that doesn’t work and you are determined to have a garden in that spot, put in a rock bed and plant water loving or pond plants. Sand will help some but not completely.