Water in the Garden

Do you have waterlogging in your yard? There's often a solution for that.

Heavy downpours are increasingly causing flooding. You can reduce this problem by collecting rainwater yourself and by making your yard greener.

Raising the Level of a Garden

If your garden is in a low-lying area, there’s a good chance it will flood after a heavy rainstorm. This is especially true if the soil consists of clay or peat. You can improve this by raising the level of your garden with a good, well-draining layer of sand. You’ll need to mix the (clay) soil with the sand. This will allow water to drain into the soil more effectively.

Replacing Tiles with Greenery

Do you have a lot of pavers in your yard? Make sure rainwater flows away from the house and not toward it. Otherwise, the water could run down the exterior wall and into the crawl space or basement.

It's even better to replace as many pavers as possible with grass and shrubs. This improves drainage, helps keep the area cooler in the summer, and benefits animals such as hedgehogs and insects such as bees.

As a resident of Moerdijk, you can receive a grant if you want to make your yard greener, install a rain barrel, or add a green roof to your home. For the eligibility requirements and the application form, visitthe climate grant page. 

Infiltration crates

By installing so-called infiltration crates underground, you can increase the amount of water your garden can absorb. The crates store rainwater and gradually release it back into the ground. Infiltration crates aren’t always an option: for example, they aren’t suitable (or are less suitable) for clay or peat soil. A high groundwater table can also be a reason why infiltration isn’t always possible. You can find more information about this onthe Milieu Centraal website.