Understanding why water stagnates on yards and lawns during or after a flood is crucial to finding a solution.
The primary factor is typically the topography and grading of your yard. If your lawn is flat or, worse, slopes towards your home, water has no natural exit point and will pool instead.
Next up is soil composition. If your yard is comprised of heavy clay soil, it will absorb water much slower than sandy or loamy soil, exacerbating waterlogging issues.
Finally, if your lawn is compacted or covered with a thick thatch layer, the water absorption rate will decrease further. When heavy rain falls, these elements together create a scenario where the water has nowhere to go, leading to unwanted water accumulation.
