Pine flakes

[AmandaLou]

We have some low spots in our yard that flood when we get a ton of rain.... would it be beneficial to spread the pine flakes over the low spots to fill it in and eventually turn to dirt?

 

[Callender Girl]

I don't intentionally spread pine shavings, but my ducks and some of the chickens like to kick massive amounts of shavings out of the coops. It does help a bit with the standing water, but I'm not sure it's the best option.

 

[K0k0shka]

Wood chips would be better. The larger chunks will provide better drainage. The pine flakes can turn to mush.

 

[3KillerBs]

I agree, wood chips would be better than shavings.

Unfortunately, there is nothing that really solves bad drainage except to dig diversion ditches, install French drains, and/or have the land re-graded.

We're having to have this done with some our our land. It's a bit of a financial ouch, but better than throwing smaller amounts of money at a problem without ever actually solving it.

 

[aart]

Unfortunately, there is nothing that really solves bad drainage except to dig diversion ditches, install French drains, and/or have the land re-graded.

Ditto Dat!

Fill the low spots with dirt.

 

[Brooks_]

Fill the low spots with dirt.

Yeah, bags of top soil are very handy.