French Drain 101: Info From Arkansas’ Best Landscaping Contractor

Buzz Landscaping has been serving the Greater Little Rock, Arkansas, area for over 25 years. As the area’s leading landscaping contractor, they help clients with a wide range of services, from installing sprinkler systems, a French drain, or providing demolition services. If you’re considering a French drain for your next landscaping project, here are the basics from Buzz Landscaping.

What Is a French Drain?

A French drain, also known as a weeping tile or blind drain, is a trench filled with either gravel or rocks. The purpose of a French drain is to redirect groundwater away from a specific area. This drain allows a landscaping contractor to divert water away from particular plant life or your home. A French drain can also contain hollow, perforated pipes that can quickly and efficiently allow water to seep through rocks and gravel and into soil.

What Are the Benefits of a French Drain?

Odds are if you have issues with surface water, including water in your basement, a soggy lawn, or a washed out driveway, a French drain can help alleviate the problem. Plus, a French drain is helpful if you plan on building a retaining wall on a hillside.

Is Installation Difficult?

Installing a French drain is relatively easy, especially if you hire the right landscaping professional. It’s easiest and most cost efficient to install a French drain during initial construction as opposed to after a building or landscape is complete.