QuestionAt the back of my yard i have a small brook,my yard gets sun all day.When i cut the grass (mostly weed)it always seams damp no matter what time of day.when it rains it seams to hold water for a while.What can i do to get the yard to dry out faster,and what kind of grass can i put down that will grow nice under these conduction.(rain gutters do not run into back yard)
AnswerHello,
Sounds like you may have a marsh type of ground there. Consider using drainage pipe under the area. There must be an outlet for the pipe. If the soil is clay add organic matter and coarse sand,crushed rock or pea gravel to improve drainage. The sand or crushed rock must be coarse. Fine sand will further harden clay soil. Pea gravel should not be over 3/8 inch in diameter. Decomposed granite is a good crushed rock product to improve drainage in clay soil. Use a 1 to 1 ratio for these amendments.
The following plants may do well in moist conditions:
lemon grass
rye grass
monkey grass
ornamental grass
meadow grass
sedge
marsh marigold
Good luck. Let me know if I can be of further help.
Mark Harshman
http://www.mahdrafting.com
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