Spring rain should feel refreshing, not like a stress test for your yard. Yet every year, countless gardens turn into soggy obstacle courses just as plants are gearing up to grow. Too much water hanging around underground can quietly sabotage roots, invite disease, and leave your soil gasping for air. Drainage issues often hide in plain sight, sending clues long before serious damage sets in.
If your yard has ever felt more swamp than sanctuary, it may be trying to tell you something. Let’s dig into the unmistakable signs your soil needs better drainage before the rain clouds roll in.
