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Drainage and soft soil

Posted by stuffradio SW 8A BC (My Page) on
Wed, May 16, 12 at 0:21

I have an issue with drainage. There are areas I want to be able to drain really well, and I want to be able to drive my tractor over it.

Let me start with one area. We have a blueberry field about .5 acres in size. It gets way to wet until about June-July to mow and or dive tractors on it.

I also have another area leading up to another garden area. This area too is too soft. What are some easy or moderately difficult ways to fix this? I want to be able to have the soil drain and harden so it can be driven on.


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RE: Drainage and soft soil

Stone path might be the solution. With the right size of stone and in suitable depth, the space between the stones could drain water efficiently while giving your tractor a firm grip on the path.


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RE: Drainage and soft soil

Swales and berms.


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RE: Drainage and soft soil

If you have a lighter textured soil, you might also be able to use a french drain around the field.


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RE: Drainage and soft soil

Sounds like drainage tiles would work (assuming you have somewhere for them to drain to). Just Google "drainage tile" and you'll get lots of info and ideas.


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