Converting a Swampy Backyard into Usable Lawn

A homeowner wants to reclaim a wet, flat area at the bottom of a hill that was previously used for horses. It's very wet in winter and damp in summer. They ask about drainage solutions.

Field drainage with perforated pipes, possibly combined with interception ditches on the hill, is recommended. Dewatering wells could supplement the system. This will lower the water table and allow grass to establish.