Is your lawn filled with puddles after heavy rainfall in Georgia? Is there standing water on your lawn that is causing damage to the rest of your property? If so, then this is a sign that your property is not draining water efficiently. To ensure more damage isn't caused to your lawn, a French drain or a dry creek bed should be installed. But which drainage solution is better? A French drain is a drainage solution that involves digging a trench and placing a perforated pipe in it so that water can flow through the pipe and off of your property. This is a great way to resolve the issue of standing water on your property. Dry creek beds are used to redirect the flow of water away from your property and can become a beautiful focal point on your property. This drainage option will be more natural looking. Although both French drains and dry creek beds have their differences, neither option is better than the other! They both will help tremendously with your drainage issues and the one you decide to have installed on your property all comes down to personal preference!

What are French drains?

French drain installed in Vinings, GA.

A French drain is a useful and efficient solution to deal with drainage issues on your property. These drains are made by digging up a small trench in your lawn and inserting a perforated pipe in it. The pipe will be used to redirect the water off of your property where it can drain properly. What's more, the trench won't be visible because it will be covered in rock or gravel. When your lawn has standing water, a French drain is a great drainage solution!

What are dry creek beds?

Dry creek bed drainage solution installed down a hill in Atlanta, GA.

Dry creek beds are unique drainage options because of the style and functionality that they offer. Like French drains, this type of drainage option helps redirect water away from your property to an area with better drainage. Dry creek beds are installed by digging a trench and flattening the dirt down. The trench is built with curves and different widths to mimic the look of a natural creek. Eventually, the dirt is covered with fabric to prevent weeds from growing, and then rocks are used to cover up the trench. Dry creek beds will look like a natural running creek when it rains, giving you an aesthetically pleasing drainage solution.

Is a French drain or a dry creek bed the better option for you?

Although French drains and dry creek beds have their differences, neither option is better than the other and both will provide your property with a solution to your draining problems. If you want something that is more low-key but still very effective, then a French drain might be the better option for you. If you want a drainage solution that can also become a beautiful focal point on your property, go with a dry creek bed. Both draining options are great and which one you decide to have installed on your property comes down to personal preference!

Proper drainage can help prevent water from leaking into your home or business and causing damage.

Give us a call to schedule our drainage services.

At Bloom’n Gardens Landscape, our draining services are provided to help property owners deal with standing water issues on their property. Our professionals will evaluate your property and give our expert opinion on which drainage option will be best for you. We offer our services to commercial, residential, and HOA properties in Atlanta, Buckhead, Smyrna, GA, and surrounding areas. Give us a call at (404) 314-1474 to schedule our drainage services for your property today!