How to convert our boggy garden to place we use all year round

3 months ago

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Hi,This is our first garden space and really sad that how just a little bit of rain converts it into boggy space that we can't even step out into. Could some one please share some ideas on what we can do.We are ideally looking for a space that needs least maintenance so we can spend more time enjoying with our two LO's. We also were thinking to include a BBQ and pizza oven on a side if possible..Thanks.

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2 months ago

Mostly on new builds no workable topsoil is imported so the landscapers have try to level what they have. If it's sticky clay then all they can do is roughly level and squash it flat. That will almost always lead to 'capping' although turf can cause capping too when it is firmed down.

If these are the 'only' issues then getting a hollow time aerator and getting a bunch of cores cut out, then filling them with sandy soil might change things a great deal. You may be able to test whether this is going to work well by just using a fork to do a smallish area, sticking it in few inches and wiggling it around. It would need to be an area which is not at a low point as that will refill with water from the rest of the lawn anyway.

Sites vary a great deal and what is going on adjacent will have an effect too.

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HU-599132870
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3 months ago
Nicholas Scott
3 months ago
Installing drainage could help, as could artificial grass.
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EuroFence-uk
3 months ago
Installing drainage would definitely help . Or you could also install wooden or plastic decking . Decking require frame under the boards .That would rise the level of the garden few inches but it would allow to walk above the wet ground . For the drainage you'd need to dig trenches across the garden geep enough to put 100mm drain pipe in it and it would need to covered with gravel to allow the water to be drained and most likely dig one big hole on site or middle and fill it up with at least 1 tone of gravel for the water to collect and drain a way .

Get in touch maybe we can figure something out .

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Sonia
3 months ago
I would guess you have heavy clay soil? Clay soil can be lightened by adding grit or gravel, but it’s back breaking work. How wet does the soil get? Is it puddles or a pond? I think a good landscaper could easily sort the problem.
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HU-599132870
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2 months ago
Thank you all for your comments.. we managed to get all the garden block paved with drainage, just a week before Christmas break and can't express how happy I am..never been a day we haven't used the space.. either playing football, cricket, or even snow ball fights has been great..I do feel lack of greenery..but will put some nice plants around when I get time ..

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