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If you are planning to may major investments, improvement or simply re-landscape your garden then you definitely don't want to go to all that effort and expense to end up with a waterlogged garden, which can result in sinking as well as drowning and killing plants.

Excessive rainfall on top of a ground which isn't absorbing water into it quick enough means that it simply stays on top of the ground.

There are a number of possible options to deal with this issue and some may be appealing if you don't think your issue is too severe. For lawns with mild waterlogging simply aerating the ground by spiking it with a garden fork will help. Another option, rather than a solution is to install raised beds - effectively building on top of the problem with new soil that you know doesn't have drainage issues. However, that option may simply no b what you want.

To provide a more comprehensive and proper improvement to your gardens drainage will require the introduction of some purpose built ditches, designed to channel excess water away to a drain. There are a few different options which we've outlined below


When your rainwater won't go let DNA Landscapes built a solution to let it flow!


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Garden Drainage Solutions Clay Soil

Our drains will take the rain away!

The most common cause of drainage issues in a garden is caused by excessive clay soil. Clay soil severely restricts the porosity of the ground and if the level of clay in your ground is almost up to surface level you will have the most issues with water logging and man varieties of plants struggling to grow.

Whilst the addition of new soil on top of clay soil can work in sections of a garden it isn't a solution for large areas such as a lawn and will raise your ground level which you may not want.

The solutions we provide involve digging into the ground and creating purpose built pathways to take the water away to the nearest suitable drain

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French Drainage System

The French drain system requires creating a sloping ditch which will provide a re-directing route for excess rainwater to flow down towards a storm drain which could be a gutter or purpose built soak way at the bottom of the slope.

once the ditch has been created we will line it and add a base of small aggregate. Then on top of this we lay top perforated pipes where the water can penetrate into, from the top and then follow the gravity route of the pipe. The top of the pipe will also be covered with a membrane to only allow water to pass through and stops dirt and soil particles from clogging up the pipe's perforations.

We will determine the depth of the trench based on the soil, size of the area and current level of slope. For flatter areas the ditch will be dug to create a slope so will vary in depth being shallower at the top and deeper at the bottom.

Herringbone Drainage Solution

The basic principles of a Herringbone drainage solution follow those of a French drainage system and can also be used to collects excess water running from paths and patios.

The configuration follows a herring bone shape with one main pipe (the backbone) and then several other smaller pipes branching off from this. Gravity is used again with all of the branch pipes angled for the water collected to flow in towards the main pipe which then takes all the water downwards towards the main drain or soakaway. The number of branches can be adjusted based on the area so it a good solutions where you have a wide drainage issue such as a lawn.

Soakaway Crate Drainage Solutions

A soakaway crate solution is a way we can create a soakaway area if there is no existing drainage system at the bottom of the runaway slope. We will dig a large trench in the right are and then place soakaway grates into it. These large plastic crates are filled with a selection or stones, rocks and sand are the top of them are placed to lie just underneath the level of the soil. The surface area of the stones provide an greater evaporation area for the water and at the bottom water can be absorbed by the ground easily if this sits below the level of clay soil.


Don't worry too much about trying to choose which option would be most suitable for your garden. We'll use our landscaping knowledge to asses the area, the soil and compare this with your garden landscaping plans .

Ground Drainage Solutions

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Frequently Asked Garden Drainage Questions

  • Why choose DNA Landscapes to install my garden drainage?

    Here at DNA Landscapes we deal with drainage solutions on an almost daily basis, from surface water run off, soil and grey water to the correct drainage system through to subsurface water management and soak aways using herringbone drainage systems. We have a solid understanding of how to disperse water in areas prone to flooding due to a high water table or poor soil conforming to all suds regulations.

  • What is the largest area DNA Landscapes has fitted a Herringbone drainage solution?

    The largest herringbone drainage install was at a property in Binley Woods, an area just outside of

    Coventry, an area we have done extensive work in due to the heavy clay soils in the area. The garden

    had become waterlogged and mossy and involved approximately 100 metres of perforated drainage

    pipes, around 15 ton of gravel in addition to storm crates that can hold water allowing time for the

    water to drain, and approximately 20 ton of fresh soil to level up the garden.

  • What areas in Coventry are more prone to having garden drainage issues?

    As mentioned previously Binley woods is an area we have carried out numerous projects where drainage was an issue. New build estates are also hot spots when it comes to subsurface drainage

    issues due to poor back fill from the house builders. The gardens are subject to heavy traffic and heavy plant when in the construction process leading to tightly compacted substrate which are

    made up of cheap and heavy clay soils

We’ll manage the water drainage in your garden!

Call us at 0247 512 2714 or contact us for your free quote.
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