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Pea gravel is a popular choice for French drains, but it tends not to hold up. Choose this alternative instead that's larger in size and not prone to shifting.

Things with "French" in the title are usually fancy, right? Poodles, perfume, pastries. But a French drain has a more utilitarian purpose—redirecting standing water away from vulnerable structures or ...