In times gone by the use of clay pipes drained out farmers fields ensuring that the crops were not ruined. The introduction of perforated plastic pipes made this type of drainage so much easier. The distribution of excess water can be a problem. Providing that there is an outlet for the water to be removed, drainage is no longer a problem.

In some circumstances water has to be pumped away, this excess water can also be reused to water plants or be incorporated into a water feature.

A very important factor to remember when considering land drainage is the direction and contours of a garden. Many people claim that they can provide a land drainage service in and around Yorkshire, but do not consider which way the water will flow or what to do with it once it is removed from the garden, this inevitably means that your garden will need to be dug up to have the problem rectified.

Heron Landscapes UK Ltd has many years of experience of studying the best ways to achieve land drainage and how to reuse the water, this also helps the environment because you are not wasting the excess water from your garden..

In some circumstances water has to be pumped away this in turn is a waste and puts demands on over stressed drainage systems. This excess water can be stored in underground tanks or surface tanks allowing the excess water to be re-used to water plants, lawns or be incorporated into a water feature.

This form of water storage is becoming more popular as well as more practical around the house. With the ever growing demand in more Green sources of water the water saved from the land drains and rainfall it is now possible to supply your house with clean water for flushing toilets, washing cars as well as all your gardening needs.