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Cover the Drain

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One of many obstacles you’ll face installing larger scale backyard spaces is working w/easements. 

What happens here

After filling the trench with drain stone, fold the excess geotextile fabric over the top of the stone, completely enclosing the gravel. This final fold prevents any topsoil or debris from entering the drain system from above. Once the fabric is folded, backfill the trench with topsoil, ensuring a slight mound to allow for future settling. The area can then be landscaped as desired.

Goal: Enclose the drain system and restore the surface appearance

Tools and materials

  • Shovel — Moving and spreading topsoil
  • Topsoil — Backfilling over the folded fabric and drain stone