I keep wondering if they’re actually effective or just expensive eye candy.
I’ve wondered the same thing about those slot drains. They look slick, but I keep picturing them packed with gunk after the first fall storm. Anyone tried just sticking with basic gravel trenches? Not as pretty, but way cheaper and probably less hassle to clean out. I’m also worried about overdoing it—too many drains and suddenly the yard looks like a mini golf course.
I hear you on the mini golf course vibe—once you start adding drains everywhere, it’s hard to stop. I’ve actually stuck with gravel trenches in my last two builds. Not glamorous, but they work and you can just rake them out if they get clogged. The slot drains look cool, but I keep thinking about all the leaves and mud we get here... seems like a maintenance headache waiting to happen. Anyone ever regret skipping the fancy stuff? Or is there some magic trick to keeping those things clear?
