Add Drainage Gravel

What happens here

Once the pipe is securely in place, carefully backfill the trench with drainage gravel. The video shows this being done with a skid steer for efficiency, but for a DIY project, this typically involves manually shoveling the gravel into the trench. Ensure the gravel completely surrounds the perforated pipe, filling the trench up to a level where the excess geotextile fabric can be comfortably folded over the top. The gravel acts as the primary filter, allowing water to drain into the pipe while preventing fine soil particles from clogging the system.

Goal: Create a permeable layer around the pipe for water collection.