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Planting in Wet Soil
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Posted by bev_h (My Page) on Sun, Mar 26, 06 at 13:57
| We recently had major work done to our garden and we are now left with a very soggy lawn. The garden slopes towards the house and as the garden joined onto ours is higher, we get all the water and from the neighbours garden and ours and it is almost like a river running towards the house. I'm worried it is going to compromise the foundations of my extension and also of our newly erected decking. I would like some trees or bushes to grow in front of the fence that will soak up all the water. Can anyone recommend any particular ones that would look really pretty and do the job as well. I've no gardening experience at all. I need them to look neat, not grow too big and compromise the fence and I don't want them to take up too much of the lawn as its where my 5 year old daughter plays. I'd be grateful for any suggestions. Thank you. |
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RE: Planting in Wet Soil
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I would suggest
A) that you consult your local council officials and check that your present garden drainage system is adequate.
B) Do make sure that the trees or bushes you choose do not have invasive root systems which could compromise the foundations of your extension.
Ron |
RE: Planting in Wet Soil
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- Posted by pond Portsmouth, UK (My Page) on
Mon, Mar 27, 06 at 10:16
| Trees and shrubs that normally grow in wet conditions do tend to have invasive root systems, eg willow. Have you thought about planting up a bog garden. A search on this site should throw up all sorts of suggestions. This would also enable you to create an environment that would attract wildlife. |
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