One of the issues that we do not have much to worry about in some parts of Australia is excessive rain, however, that does not mean that gardens, including those created via landscape design, do not flood, especially when drainage is poor. Their gardens having poor drainage is a problem for many landscape designers and homeowners, and that can occur for several reasons at many times throughout the year.
If your landscaped garden’s poor drainage is an issue you fear you might encounter, or if you have already experienced it, please keep reading as we highlight some facts about this problem, and more importantly, how it can be remedied.
Common Causes Of Poor Drainage In Landscaped Gardens
- Sloping Within The Garden: A common cause of poor drainage is that there are one or more slopes within it that cause water to pool, especially if there is nothing to divert it away.
- Erosion Of Runoff: This is more likely in the areas that have the highest rainfall levels where the topsoil within a garden is eroded when excessive water is running off it.