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How to improve drainage in a clay soil lawn and avoid a waterlogged garden

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Learning how to improve drainage in a clay soil lawn is one of those things you never think you'll need to consider until you're faced with a waterlogged lawn.

If you've noticed that it takes a while for excess water to drain away after a rainy day or parts of your lawn appear to be different colours, we're sorry to tell you that your lawn is waterlogged. Understanding how to improve lawn drainage is a vital piece of lawn care, but if you're dealing with a clay soil lawn you will face a few more challenges when improving drainage than in a standard lawn.

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