How can I create drainage for a low area in my backyard?

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I have a long low area in my backyard that is dedicated to a JEA right of way. Every time it rains, I have a pond of water there. Because of this situation, I cannot walk in this area when it rains. What can I do to make this area useable/ walkable?

Paula · Answer

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Susan Harris Seeley · Answer

Google dry bed and bog plants

Becky at Flipping the Flip · Answer

We put in a sort of dry well which might help, or French drains. You can see what we did here: https://www.flippingtheflip.com/2016/06/yard-works.html

Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA · Answer

You have options. You can regrade the yard. You can order fill dirt. You can add a dry creek bed. Or plant water loving trees to absorb the excess water.

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Hello there,

You could plant willow to take up water or other trees or shrubs, or Dig down and make a soak a way or french drain, or raise the level of the soil in that area, or build a bridge over it or if not to deep use duckboards or old pallets to walk on or ofcourse give in and form a natural pond,bog garden..............

LadyNell47 · Answer

Thank you for all the suggestions. I’ll fully consider them all before choosing.

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