A French drain system prevents structural damage, enhances lawn health, and eliminates waterlogged areas in your yard.

However, French drains can be surprisingly expensive to install, and if you're new to gardening, it may not be clear how much you should pay. I spoke to plumbing and landscaping experts about how ...

When grading a yard for drainage, the slope should be barely perceptible. One end of our yard now resembles the half pipe at ...