French Drain

If you have puddles in your lawn and landscape after a storm, you might want to consider a french drain. This system is basically a hole underground that collects water and allows for easy drainage. Usually a pipe is installed to accomplish the draining.


To create a french drain, first dig a U-shaped trench six inches deep by three feet wide, pitching deeper where the water exits. Line the trench with heavy-duty plastic with one edge of the plastic up tight against the foundation. Install perforated pipe in the center of the trench, cover with spun bond fabric (weed barrier), cover this with clean 3/4 inch stone up to grade, and have the pipe exit some place to deposit water. Remember before doing any digging, contact Dig Safe or your local utility locator company to pinpoint gas and utility lines and save yourself potential headaches and harm.



Tyler Kaiser
T. J.  Landscaping Inc.