Hi im not sure if this is the best place to ask or if i should post over in a lawncare sub. Our house in the backyard has a storm water drain of some kind and after it rains a day or 2 it starts saturating 1/4 of our back yard and basically becomes a small swamp until it dries out which doesnt always happen until its fall time. I am trying to figure out what to put back there which might help absorb some water or if i should try putting better drainage in? We also have 2 dogs that run around back there and im worried they will tear up anything i plant that isnt a tree.
Pic 1, is how it was at the start of spring
Pic 2, you cant see it but thats where the drain comes into our yard
Pic 3, shows the overall area, pretty much the whole area behind the back garden and fire pit area.
Any advice would be appreciated 🙏
by ahammsamich
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I should add we are planning on removing the garden area as it was put in by my in-laws and they dont care for it any more and hVe given us the OK to do what ever we want with it.
1. Recommend regrading or optimize drainage. Will cost $$, better to hire a pro.
2. Plant hardy (native) species in the swamped area and fence off from dogs. Basically turning it into a rain garden