Dealing with Waterlogging in Your Lawn – Tips and Solutions

Waterlogging in the lawn can lead to root damage, disease, and poor overall growth. If water remains in the soil for an extended period, the roots’ oxygen supply suffers. The following measures can be taken to specifically reduce or permanently eliminate waterlogging.

Effective Measures Against Waterlogging

1. Soil improvement:

• Improve soil structure by aerating with hollow spoons and then applying sand

2. Deep Tillage:

• Regular aeration with long, full-spoon aerators breaks up compacted soil and introduces plenty of air into the soil

3. Regular mowing:

• Keep the lawn at an appropriate cutting height, about 3–5 cm, to promote root growth. A healthy root system is better able to manage moisture.

4. Adjust the ground contours:

• If possible, try to create a slope in your area to direct water away from the surface.

5. Soil analysis:

• Perform a Soil Analysis to determine whether the soil is sufficiently well-drained and whether additional soil amendments are necessary.

6. Laying a New Lawn:

• If the soil is already heavily waterlogged and compacted, it sometimes makes more sense to replant the lawn and properly prepare the soil in the process.

7. Mulching:

• Avoid over-mulching the lawn, as too much mulch decomposes slowly and can hinder the soil's ability to absorb water

8. Check the water level:

• Make sure you don't overwater the lawn. It's better to water deeply but less frequently to encourage root growth.

9. Install drainage channels:

• If necessary, you can install drainage channels to divert excess water.

10. Ground injection:

• Compressed air is used to loosen the compacted areas and simultaneously fill them with air-porosity-enhancing materials. This also ensures a lasting drainage function.

Waterlogging can usually be permanently controlled only through a combination of soil improvement, proper care, and—if necessary—structural measures. This keeps the lawn healthy, resilient, and well-rooted.