How can we fix the terrible drainage in our backyard ?
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A frequent lawn drainage problem comes from the soil itself. The presence of organic matter and sand in soil promotes lawn drainage. The presence of clay, on the other hand, makes soil much less permeable. To know the composition of your soil, you need to have it tested. Many nurseries offer this service.
Try aerating also.
Is the wet area over a cesspool/septic tank or collection boxes for a leech field?
If just a general problem in your yard and not only in specific areas, you can consider ways to keep water away from the house and diverted to another area by pipes or leveling the ground. Good luck!
bring in truckloads of topsoil and make your yard higher than your neighbors...water flows downhill....be sure to slope away from the house or you will eventually have foundation problems