The ultimate Toronto backyard drainage guide: How to stop lawn flooding this spring
Spring in the Greater Toronto Area brings more than warmer days. It delivers weeks of snowmelt, heavy rainfall, and the notorious freeze-thaw cycle that leaves thousands of homeowners staring at a swamp where their backyard used to be. The culprit in most GTA properties is the region's dense clay-heavy soil. Unlike sandy or loamy soil, GTA Clay Soil holds water rather than draining it. Combine this with compacted ground from a long winter and flat or low-lying lot grades, and standing water becomes almost inevitable. Understanding why flooding happens is the first step. Fixing it requires the right materials and the right approach. Signs your backyard has a drainage problem Spotting a drainage issue early saves you thousands in landscaping repairs, foundation damage, and lawn restoration. Watch for these warning signs: Water pools in the same spots 24 to 48 hours after a rain event Soft, spongy patches of lawn that never fully dry Soil erosion or bare patches along fence lines and ...