Excavation: Dig a trench along the marked path, making it about 12 to 18 inches deep and 9 to 12 inches wide. The depth may vary depending on the severity of your drainage issue. The trench should ...

Trees can be a good drainage solution too. It won't work in every scenario, but planting willow or other moisture-absorbing trees can soak up groundwater without the need for invasive pipe-laying.

The drain is designed to redirect surface and groundwater away from an area, most typically a foundation.' French drains are ...