Avon's Hendricks County clay soil absorbs water slowly, and lots near subdivision ponds and drainage swales receive runoff from surrounding higher ground in addition to direct rainfall. That combination keeps low-lying yards saturated for days after a storm, compacting the soil and stressing turf roots that cannot get oxygen in waterlogged ground. Improving drainage through regrading, strategic planting, or a drainage solution like a dry well or French drain is the most effective long-term fix for chronically wet Avon yards.