The current dry weather presents a great opportunity to get some drainage work done. No one size fits all when it comes to drainage. The first step is to dig a few test pits in the site to see what is impeding on drainage.
If it’s a ground water problem, then deep drains (1.5 to 2.1m deep) will help to lower the water table. If it’s due to a dense subsoil which impedes the flow of water, then shallower (1m deep) drainage will help. With ground dry, it’s a great chance to subsoil and use a mole plough to break up pans and shatter dense soils, giving air and water a path to move in.
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The current dry weather presents a great opportunity to get some drainage work done. No one size fits all when it comes to drainage. The first step is to dig a few test pits in the site to see what is impeding on drainage.
If it’s a ground water problem, then deep drains (1.5 to 2.1m deep) will help to lower the water table. If it’s due to a dense subsoil which impedes the flow of water, then shallower (1m deep) drainage will help. With ground dry, it’s a great chance to subsoil and use a mole plough to break up pans and shatter dense soils, giving air and water a path to move in.
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