How to Choose the Right Landscape Drainage System for Stormwater Runoff | NDS Yard Drainage Systems

Learn how to protect your property by utilizing a variety of landscape drainage systems designed to manage stormwater runoff and prevent water damage.
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💦 An effective landscape drainage system can channel stormwater runoff away from the foundation of your house, preventing costly repairs and preserving the integrity of the structure. Moreover, a well-maintained landscape can enhance the curb appeal of a property, making it more attractive to potential buyers.
💦 In this video, we’ll explore a variety of landscape drainage options for your home including catch basins, downspout connections, Spee-D Basins, atrium grates, channel drains, as well as Pop-Up emitters and Flow-Wells systems from NDS. Learn how each component fits into an effective drainage system to protect your property from stormwater runoff. For more information on this and other NDS drainage products, check out our other videos or visit www.ndspro.com.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening
0:41 - Downspout
1:40 - Planter Areas
2:34 - Puddles in Landscape
2:58 - Channel Drain
3:24 - Discharge
3:59 - Flo-Well Retention
4:52 - Closing
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[@patrickkelly187]

Very informative. The Flo-well looks like an easier way to do an old-fashioned "dry well" to percolate water into the soil. I will try one of these on my new house. I have never noticed a pop-up emitter around here(SF Bay Area). It seems to be a good idea that helps conserve water, which is a big deal around here. It also keeps pollutants out of the streams. I will try one of these, too.

[@sku32956]

Good point about debris being caught in gutters then pipe. Using a catch basin seems to me the best solution.

[@christophergramza1688]

This was an extremely informative video. Thank you for posting this.

[@BlazarVision]

Best concise video, gave me confidence to walk into homedepot and get the materials I need to begin the project!

[@glenngerichten3867]

Excellent video. Provides information to consider when deciding how to solve an outside drainage problem.

[@Ndspro]

You're welcome. We're glad that we could help provide you with reasons as to why choosing the right drainage system is so important to your landscape.

[@MondanaRezania2014]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@REWYRED]

I was thinking about that as well! Even going right up the center with a channel so water does not have far to travel on the surface, especially in winter.

[@bruce-le-smith]

yes, catch basin ideas are great!

[@Ndspro]

We're so glad to hear that you were able to solve your drainage problem! As for your driveway, a 12” x 12” catch basin is one possible solution to this problem. The drawback to using a catch basin is that the surface needs to be graded such that the water is directed to the catch basin. A channel drain is a long drain that is installed across the driveway to capture anything that flows towards the drain. It will collect water over a larger area and would be the better solution.

[@user-fr5kb7du4r]

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[@paulakaz6118]

Very informative and helpful video! thanks

[@mydogvlad]

so much information. thank you

[@benjaminzedrine]

Best infomercial I've seen in years. I'll take one of each! But I'm in Australia.

[@victorstalick3719]

VERY GOOD an appropriate for me as I am considering some major changes in my drainage.

[@WilliamJohnson-vj5gz]

Great info!

[@Ndspro]

Thank you! We're happy we could help you. Please let us know if there is any other videos you would like to see.

[@Ogkominiara]

Very informative video thank you for explaining my issue, hopefully it will solve my problem

[@Ndspro]

The EZ-Drain has a layer of fabric, but in high clay/slit soils, it is a good idea to line the trench with an additional layer of fabric. NDS does offer fabric for sale. You will want to use a permeable soil for the backfill. This can be a new soil brought in, or they can use the existing soil as long as you amend it with sand or gravel. To do this, you need to mix sand or gravel in with the clay and then use that as backfill.

[@Ndspro]

Hi James! To answer your question, yes our Flo-Well can be used as a cistern. Placing a heavy mil plastic sheet inside of the Flo-Well will create a water tight area that can catch and store runoff water. When using the Flo-Well to store water, it is recommended that you also get the Flo-Well bottom for additional support.Hope that's helpful!

[@pkm1060]

Great video. Very helpful.

[@rsarge1353]

awesome video it has touched on most of the problems with drainage , I have a sump pump that goes off every 30 minutes that when it empties the water into the yard there is so much of it it makes for a soggy yard, I was thinking of adding an easy drain French drain pipe in the ground under the grass but we have clay soil, is there a better way

[@ChristopherPausz]

I'm trying to solve a nightmare of drainage problems. I'll check this out

[@besharmavaibhav]

Thank you :)

[@Ndspro]

You are very welcome. Please don't hesitate to message again with any other inquiries and we wish you luck on all your drainage endeavors!

[@thatsrealroughbud...2394]

What an excellent video

[@michaeltioko9060]

Thank you

[@jameshawkins809]

Great video! I am looking at a home and it has a few drains that need to be fixed! I will definitely keep your company in mind for products.

[@Ndspro]

+james hawkins That's great to hear James, we're glad our videos are helpful. If you have any specific questions about your drains please feel free to reach out to our technical services department [e-mail].

[@jameshawkins809]

+NDS Stormwater Management Thanks you. I have 3 roof to ground gutters I need to channel the water away from my home.

[@Ndspro]

Thanks for your interest in our products. All of the Lowe's in Canada carry NDS drainage products, including the one in Ontario! Please reach out to us and let us know if you have any further trouble finding our products and we wish you luck on your next drainage product!

[@jasonkiefer1894]

My local Lowe's in New Jersey carries NDS. So yeah, Probably any Lowe's should have this.

[@Av8er64]

What kind of drainage system would you recommend for a playground rubber mulch bed? A highly traveled type of mulch bed. Seems to be a larger grated catch basin with fine grating?

[@Louz_Drumz]

If you're gutters are protected with gutter guards, is a catch basin necessary under the downspout? Is there a way to deal with shingle grit interfering with flow in the corrugated pipes?

[@Ndspro]

Hi Joe, thanks for your question! In the winter time, the surface would freeze. This would prevent water from draining to the surface. The Pop-up emitter should be installed on an elbow that has a weep hole. The weep hole will allow water in the pipe to drain. This will solve the problem with the emitter being frozen. The elbow should be installed below the frost depth. A section of pipe can be connected to the elbow to bring the Pop-up to the surface. Hope this helps.

[@mapleridgefarm1026]

NDS Stormwater Management . Weep hole??

[@Ndspro]

There are several ways to drain water from the catch basin. A variety of pipe types and sizes can be connected to the outlets on the catch basins. Water that enters the catch basin is then carried away in the drain pipe. If the drain pipe is perforated, then the water will percolate into the ground along the length of the pipe. Holes can also be drilled into the bottom of the catch basin to allow water to slowly percolate into the ground beneath the basin. Hope that helps!

[@williamleary9914]

Could I have a solid pipe leading into the Flo Well, then have some perforated pipe leading away from the Flo Well with end caps? Or would those need to daylight?

[@CornellEngineers]

Nice video.

[@Ndspro]

Your welcome. Let us know if there's any other information we could help you out with.

[@Ndspro]

It is always a good idea to install a Pop-Up Emitter, even if you have a Flo-Well or a traditional dry well system. The Pop-Up Emitter will provide a place for the water to go that is not absorbed into the ground. This can happen if the water entering the Flo-Well is greater than the storage capacity of the Flo-Well.

[@murraylewter6456]

NDS Stormwater Management I have some serious water standing problems. Do y’all sell those products?

[@jonb6518]

How many 2 × 3 downspouts can you connect to a single 4" pipe?

[@pauly0169]

Is there a specific depth and slope the underground pipe needs to be?

[@GMan-yv8cb]

Nobody mentions the Northern locations in regards to the pop-ups. You run it down to 'almost' the sidewalk. Then, either a rain or snow-melt event gets followed by a drop in temps. What then follows is an ambulance and the always-present Lawyer! Also, after a decent snowfall, wouldn't the weight of the snow prevent the pop-up from popping-up?

[@jbrandt7]

Is it possible to use the Flo-well as an inexpensive cistern?

[@Ndspro]

Hi Cherie! Were you able to locate our products at Lowe's? If not, we also have some distributors near you that would also be able to help you out: Turf Care, Viking or Solutions Aquasol. I hope you are able to find what you are looking for and thanks for reaching out to us.

[@Ndspro]

In order for a channel drain to be effective, the runoff water needs to drain towards the drain. If your driveway slopes towards the center, then the channel can be installed there to catch runoff water. Hope this was helpful.

[@Ndspro]

Yes you can and this is called a dry well. The only problem with a traditional dry well is that you only have up to 40% of the available storage because the gravel is taking up most of the space. The Flo-Well creates an open space in the ground that can hold 50 gallons. The Flo-Well is 2’ round by 2’ tall. To get the same 50 gallons in a gravel dry well, the hole would have to be 2’ round by 5.32’ deep. While both solutions work, we find the Flo-Well to be more efiicient.

[@dannyd908]

NDS Stormwater Management what’s the minimum distance from the foundation for the dry well

[@johnlfurfaro2324]

I have an issue in my back yard. A large low area. My thought is to make three lines into interconnected perolating basins. But I have a high water table. Would it work? Or do I have to get it to the curb?

[@kmbyrnes]

Where exactly does the water drain to through the pipe in the catch drain system? Does it disperse under ground?

[@alizierny]

If anyone can answer, please do! We are buying a house in Poconos PA. The house sits on a hill and all water runs down towards the driveway and then creates a pretty big mosquito pond. The house is located in a gated community. The roads are not paved. The question is: where do we redirect all the water to? There are no sewers. We do have a lake across the street from our house, there is a road (unpaved) and a green belt in between. Looking for advice! Thank you kind people!! ;)

[@wsbowdown1]

I live in Indiana. Wouldn't an emitter freeze if used? I think my only option is to surface drain. Would this be correct?

[@jeremypearson6852]

I get this, but when it comes to low points in a lawn isn’t it easier just to regrade the area?

[@jeffthewhiff]

For landscape drainage, is it better to use pvc pipe or corrugated plastic pipe?

[@REWYRED]

Just installed a spee-D basin and round cover to rectify a water pooling issue, problem solved! Thinking one of those 12 X 12? catch basins might be in order for the driveway when its time to re-pave.

[@cherieblk6018]

Where can we buy these products near Ottawa, Ontario Canada.?

[@DouggieDinosaur]

Does this catch-basin catch ALL the debris/soil from the gutters? Gutters produce a lot of debris/soil.

[@kevinSpolley]

Hi NDS, I have a split level in CT on a fairly level lot. We have compacted silt soil (mostly clay). The downspout drainage system is currently clay tiles that run into dry wells. Some of the dry wells have collapsed, and some of the drain tiles have collapsed, so the drainage system is in need of repair. There is no french drain around the house. There has been some water damage to the slab floor on the two story side of the house because of poor drainage by this side of the home. Over the years, water has made its way under the slab, frozen, and warped the concrete floor. The the water needs to get diverted away from this side of the house, and while I'm looking to do that, I think it would be a good time to update all of the drainage around the house. Just from my explanation, what type of drainage system would you lean towards? Downspout drains, or a french drain? I've heard that dry wells are not great solutions for the compacted silt/clay soil type that we have here. I'm also not sure that dry wells would be able to handle all of the runoff with the soil type in our area. Would I have to tie my storm drainage into the public storm drains on the street, costing big bucks? Thanks, Kevin

[@Ndspro]

Kevin Polley Thanks for reaching out. We recommend you use a combination of both the Ezflow gravel free french drain and our FloWell an alternative to a drywell. You can click on the links below to help you design a system for your specific needs. If you still need help, feel free to contact our technical support team at [e-mail] www.ndspro.com/drainage-calculator www.ndspro.com/ezflow-calculator www.ndspro.com/flo-well-calculator

[@trandom2083]

my lawn is lower than the street hence the pooling, how is the catch basin going to drain uphill without a pump?

[@jrb9559]

Videos can look easy and simple. My attempt to install drainage solution turned into anything but easy and simple. Builder made the driveway angle toward a bank and house lower than street. Rain creates a small lake; takes days to drain/dry. Looked simple to install a catch box and route the drain under the driveway. Cut across, dug the trench, but quickly realized that in order for the line to drain, it had to be deeper than the 12" catch box, a lot deeper. Kept testing and when water would finally run through the pipe the line was 14" deep and at the neighbor's property. So, a popup drain would not work. How is one to know? These EZ videos assume you have a large property and the angle of your property is always perfect. If you can afford it, get professional help.

[@shabbiralihusain1832]

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[@mapleridgefarm1026]

What is the maxium depth from pop up emitter to elbow? How deep can this be? I live in northern ontario so have to take winter into consideration.. Thx

[@Ndspro]

Hi Joe! The depth of the elbow would depend on the slope of the pipe leading into it. It is important that the pop up is lower than where the water is entering the system. So if you can ensure that the pop is lower, then the elbow can be buried at any depth. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach out to our technical service department [e-mail]

[@phyllismorris2748]

Our house seems to sit in the lowest part of the neighborhood and as such, our yard always floods in a rainstorm. Also, none of the houses in the neighborhood (older Craftsman homes) have gutters and the homes are pretty close together, so there is a lot of water that comes off of our home and our two neighbor homes. Would you be able to recommend a total solution? We have used your Dry wells at other of our homes and they work great!

[@umiluv]

That depends on the situation. You will need someone to come out and tell you what you need. I recommend watching Gate City Foundation Drainage KZbin channel to watch how they personalize each job for the water issues that people have. They’ve been a great source of information for me. The videos typically end with the contractor going out on a rainy day to check if the system is working.

[@Ndspro]

No question is a dumb question! The answer is, yes you can absolutely use a pop up emitter with a perforated pipe. A pop-up emitter should be installed at the end of every drainage installation. This allows a place for any excess water to go.

[@TopNotch159]

FYI. Pop up drains don’t work well when the flow is high. They can’t emit water fast enough unless you remove it.

[@rict.4998]

would the pop up get caught in a lawn mower if say it was in the yard ? would it pop up. it seems to move pretty freely.

[@Ndspro]

It is possible for a lawn mower to damage a pop up emitter. To prevent this from happening we recommend either raising the mower when working around the emitter, or avoid the area altogether by using other means, such as a weed eater, to trim the grass around the product. If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to reach out to our technical services department [e-mail] Thanks!

[@glitch_ttv_yt3519]

I inherited a property with a small sloped garden with artificial grass. The grass is sloped and at the bottom stops against a sleeper along with the rainwater. How can I diy this plz buddy ?

[@jeffthewhiff]

I noticed in the video that PVC pipe is used instead of corrugated pipe. Currently, I have corrugated pipe installed underground in my backyard that is connected to one downspout and I would like to connect my sump pump drain to the downspout drain. Is it okay to do that? Also, if PVC pipe is used and connected to the flow well, should the PVC pipe have holes in the bottom leading to the flow well?

[@Ndspro]

Hi Jeff! Thanks for reaching out. It is ok to use corrugated pipe, but because it has the ridges or corrugations, it tends to catch debris more often. So, to help with this, we recommend sloping the corrugated pipe at least 2% or ¼” of fall for every 1’ of run. You do not need to have holes in the pipe that connects to the Flo well. These would be used if the line was also being utilized as a leach line where the water would travel to the Flo Well but also percolate into the ground below. If you have anyu firther quesitons please don't hesitate to reach out to our techinical services department [e-mail]

[@blazingtonight1]

I live on a hill and when it rains it seems to wssh away the seeds I put down for grass in the patches I have that have been created by the rain how can I redirect the water to the streets

[@Ndspro]

Thanks for reaching out. What you have is an erosion control problem. To prevent the soil/grass seed from being washed away suggest you do the following: 1. Create a grass swale and at the low spot of the swale install a catch basin with a grate. Connect a sewer or drain pipe to the catch basin and pipe it to the street. 2. You may also create a French Drain on the high side of the hill and backfill it with ¾” stone, the French Drain should be connected to a discharge pipe that will drain the water out to the street. The stone will prevent erosion and the pipe in the French Drain will drain the water out to the street. Hope that helps! Please don't hesitate to contact us with any further questions: [e-mail]

[@kierransmith1091]

what about when then water table come up ??

[@largofella]

Kierran Smith subsurface drainage. French drain

[@pebtsevxeemthoj3391]

Do you guy have a company in the state of Wisconsin that can do for citizens for reasonable price.

[@ilovelabs10]

A housing development was built uphill from our home, and the developer did not install proper drainage. As a result, our landscape takes on a large amount of runoff and we now have a "soggy lawn" issue during rainy season. What would you recommend as an effective long-term solution?

[@Ndspro]

Mark Rogers Thanks for reaching out Roger. We recommend you reach out to the developer and let them know about the issues your property is receiving due to an improper drainage system in his development. Additionally, please send pictures of your problem area to [e-mail] so we can help diagnose your specific problem and help you find the best long term solution.

[@Bradington]

NDS Stormwater Management That is very cool of you good folks at NDS. Great presentation and a big thank you for making this available to the public.

[@Ndspro]

Brad Bradington We are very happy to help!

[@paulmryglod4802]

Our local Lowe's didn't know what a pop up emitter is.

[@jimbono5663]

Why not just install a filter or gutter guard on your roof rather than adding a catch basin? Assuming you keep vegetation away from the roof you should only need to brush away any build up in roof filters once a year at most. Removing vegetation from the roof area also improves fire safety.

[@thefarmlifeinhd]

0:36 Is that in need of repair??

[@Ndspro]

We're sorry to hear that you are having drainage problems and we hope you find this video helpful! Exactly what type of drainage problems are you having? We would love to help you find a solution.

[@VamooseRooter1]

It’s time for the percolator

[@genegraves3076]

Consider doing a video that addresses special needs in freezing winter conditions

[@Ndspro]

Hi Gene! That is great feedback and we will work that into our video production schedule.

[@100XNX]

I'm also interested in a video that addresses the issues we encounter in freezing conditions. Drainage from downpipes and sump pumps + prevent freezing or clogged lines.

[@WG02451]

I don't have any issues of water around my foundation, fortunately. I have a cement path around the entire house next to the foundation and am thinking about putting down crushed stone over it to dress it up, at least in the front yard. Will this create a problem?

[@Ndspro]

The only thing you need to be aware of is the size of the gravel that you are placing on the existing concrete walkway. Any storm water grates, catch basins, or channel drains that are currently collecting water from the concrete walkway will also be covered in gravel. You may need put some sort of screen on the grates so that the gravel does not fall through the slots and fill these collection points with gravel.

[@WG02451]

NDS Stormwater Management Thanks for replying! There are no grates at all. It's just all concrete.

[@Ndspro]

M McNoodle Then you should be alright!

[@WG02451]

NDS Stormwater Management Thank you!

[@Bernard_Lee]

Do you ever experience problems with sitting water in the catch basins? I'm considering installing them, but I'm worried about the potential for mosquitos. Thank you!

[@dadams1437]

Drill a few small holes in the bottom of the catchment, just enough to allow any unreleased water to leach out once the primary flow stops.

[@Bernard_Lee]

@@dadams1437 Thank you for your reply!

[@robertlee4172]

I'd like to see, how to build an octopus's garden...in the shade.

[@BDawg-zt2cu]

Or just use a 200-1000 gallon rainwater barrel and hook up to roof rain gutters

[@whitfieldeast6685]

Yard channel drain

[@leenisp8nis909]

some lovley photoshop at start

[@LeemWills]

never dump water into a catch basin , also have fall with your pvc pipes and it will never clogg with debri

[@Debbiebabe69]

Isnt diverting stormwater onto the STREET completely illegal and dangerous? Unsuspecting cars could hit your runoff at speed and skid off, killing the driver.

[@Ndspro]

Hello, thanks for reaching out. You should check with your local municipality to see if it is ok to drain into the storm drain.

[@speedwayman100]

if its in california he's probably an illegal driving so who cares

[@15DurangoRT]

It doesn't matter what kind of system you use, it will eventually get clogged and fail.

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[@rdaws73]

Yeah half this "advice" is BS