Ask the Plant Doctor: How to deal with stagnant water in your garden

Compacted soil hinders water infiltration, movement and drainage, causing water to pool and, in turn, dead grass. Photo: Handout

The situation in your garden suggests a soil-compaction problem. Compacted soil hinders water infiltration, movement and drainage, causing water to pool and, in turn, dead grass.

To address this, consider the following options. You should aerate the soil more deeply.