controlling flooding in garden

Question

Will digging a ditch in my garden help to control flooding after a heavy rainfall? I don’t have heavy clay. My dirt is pretty black. When we have heavy rain, I get puddles of water in my garden.

Answer 1

This article will give you some ideas on how to improve drainage:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/yard-drainage-problems.htm