Well-manicured gardens are the pride and joy of every landscaper. It takes time, money and a great deal of dedication to finally carve out your garden into your dream outdoor space. However, your landscaping efforts do not just stop at a beautiful garden. You need to put in some effort to ensure your garden remains in good condition by installing drainage systems. Read on to see how and why you should do this.

Why is a drainage system so important?

Unfortunately, many people only focus on the looks of their garden and forget about the vital drainage infrastructure needed. Just like with paving, water can cause considerable damage if not controlled and drained off well.

In your landscaped garden, water is inevitable. Your garden/lawn/turf will get direct water from rain, indirect rainwater from gutter downpipes and water from the adjacent compound like a patio. If not controlled or drained, this water will ruin your garden and make it unusable. Your garden will pool with water, valuable top soil will get eroded and your plants will be damaged.

How to properly install drainage systems

There are several types of drain systems you'll need in your garden:

Drain channels are vital for collecting water along points where your garden borders a paved area, like a driveway, footpath or patio. The channels can be made of concrete or plastic. On top, they are covered with grates that allow continuous water inflow.

Drain coils are usually laid under your garden. These are used for two different functions. One, they are used to collect storm water from the gutter downpipes and drain it to collection points. Two, drain coils are also used to collect water from the lawn surface through several strategically placed drain points. Water collected from drain coils can be channeled into the storm water system, septic tank or a pond.

Advantages of landscape drainage

• Thanks to a drainage system in your garden, you can keep your grounds useable 24/7 even after heavy rains.
• Your garden will not flood and create an eyesore in your home. Such damage can cost you a lot of money and necessitate corrective landscaping.  
• A drainage system will not ruin the look of your garden. As said earlier, drain coils are installed underground where they are out of sight. Drain channels, too, are installed underground and covered with grates at ground level.
• Your drainage system will not need frequent maintenance like your garden grounds. Your drain coils and channels will simply serve their function independently and without much input from you.

If you don't have a drainage system in your garden, consult companies like Quincan Quarries for supplies, tips and assistance. Protect all your hard landscaping efforts with this simply installation.

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