Enhance Your Landscape’s Drainage with GeoPlus Geotextile: A Guide for DIY Enthusiasts

Proper drainage is the backbone of a successful landscaping project. Whether you’re installing a driveway, creating a garden bed, or working with retaining walls, managing water flow and preventing clogging is essential. This is where Strol GeoPlus Geotextile shines—an innovative fabric designed to promote efficient drainage while keeping soil particles out of key aggregate areas.

In this blog, we’ll explore how GeoPlus Geotextile can optimise your landscape’s drainage, provide tips for choosing the right product, and walk you through its simple installation process.

What Is GeoPlus Geotextile?

GeoPlus Geotextile is a durable, high-performance fabric that functions as a drainage, filtration and separation layer in landscaping. It allows water to flow through while trapping soil particles, preventing them from entering drainage aggregate areas. It also forms a strong separation layer between different soils and/or aggregates, making sure the two don’t mix. This makes it an indispensable tool for geotextile drainage solutions in a variety of applications, from permeable paving to retaining walls.

Here’s how GeoPlus Geotextile can transform your landscaping projects:

1. Filtration: Keep Soil Particles Out of Drainage Aggregate

When wrapped around drainage aggregate, GeoPlus acts as a barrier that filters soil particles while allowing water to pass through. By preventing fine particles from clogging your drainage aggregate, your drainage system will maintain maximum efficiency for a much longer time.

2. Separation: Prevent fine or soft particles from mixing with aggregate or subbase layers

Whether your placing drainage aggregate in a drain or laying permeable paving on flat ground, it’s important to separate the softer soils from the larger drainage areas. Without a separation layer, areas of aggregate will sink into the softer soil, forming potholes or ruts on the surface. GeoPlus is hard-wearing, so even if water erodes the soft soil away, the fabric will continue to support the aggregate layer, preventing ruts and surface pooling.

3. Promotes Reliable Water Flow

Efficient drainage is crucial for outdoor spaces like driveways and pathways. GeoPlus ensures smooth water flow, reducing the risk of standing water and prolonging the lifespan of your project. Whether you’re installing permeable paving, lining a retaining wall base fabric, or protecting your drainage aggregate, GeoPlus Geotextile effectively helps manage water movement.

4. Lightweight, Easy to Install, and Eco-Friendly

One of the biggest advantages of GeoPlus is its ease of use. Lightweight and flexible, it’s simple to cut and install—making it ideal for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. Its environmentally conscious design aligns with Strol’s commitment to “Enhancing Tomorrow” by allowing water to evenly filter back into your garden and preventing dirty water runoff within local stormwater systems.

Choosing the Right Geotextile for Your Project

Not all landscaping projects are the same, and neither are geotextiles. To select the best product for your needs, consider:

• Project Type: Are you building a driveway, retaining wall, or garden bed? Different tasks may require different grades of geotextile.
• Drainage Needs: For areas with high water flow, look for fabrics optimised for drainage.
• Soil Conditions: Evaluate whether your soil is sandy, clay-rich or loamy, as this affects the type of geotextile you’ll need.

For detailed guidance, check out our GeoPlus Geotextile Selection Guide.

How to Install GeoPlus Geotextile

Installing GeoPlus Geotextile is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to ensure you get the best result:

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Prepare the Area: Clear debris and level the ground where the geotextile will be placed.
2. Cut to Fit: Trim the geotextile to the required dimensions using scissors or a utility knife.
3. Position the Fabric: Lay the fabric flat, ensuring it covers the entire area.
4. Overlap Edges: For seamless coverage, overlap fabric edges by 23-30cm, making sure the overlapping edges promote continuous waterflow.
5. Secure with Pins: If required, use Strol Weedmat pins to hold the fabric firmly in place. You may not need pins if you are wrapping the fabric around aggregate within a drain.
6. Add Layers: Place soil, gravel or other aggregates on top as required.

Practical Tips:

• Ensure the geotextile is taut and wrinkle-free for optimal performance.
• When installing for pathways or driveways, compact the aggregate layers for stability.

Ready to Get Started?

GeoPlus is your solution for enhancing drainage, waterflow and ensuring long-lasting performance. With its ability to filter soil particles while promoting water flow, it’s an essential addition to your next landscaping project.

Visit our GeoPlus Geotextile Selection Guide to learn more about finding the right product for your needs, then head down to your local supplier and get started on that summertime project.