Many gardeners find it a challenge identifying plants for wet soil. Most plots have dank, wet spots where water tends to sit, brooks overflow, springs discharge or there is a naturally high water ...

"With their big, bold leaves and a wide range of varieties, Hostas flourish in wet ground and shaded areas. They soak up the moisture and add lush foliage to soggy borders," explains Nick Wood, flower ...

If you have an area in your yard that regularly collects water after a downpour, you can turn it into a landscaping asset by ...

I like to say that plants can be as fussy as a 2-year-old facing a plate of overcooked broccoli. Plants know what they want and will not behave the way you want them to unless you accommodate their ...

Last month’s relentlessly rainy and all-time-wettest May hammered home why well drained soil is so important to good plant growth. So much yard soil in southcentral Pennsylvania is either naturally ...

To determine if you have wet soil, check the garden site or your landscape for infallible clues. Wet soils are inhabited by indicator weeds, such as cattail, sedges (triangular stems in cross section) ...

Odd weather this summer has taken its toll on many gardens. For many the problem is drought, but what if it just keeps raining? In some gardens, water sits on the surface of the ground or the ground ...

Gardeners eager to get outside and work in this year’s early warm weather should take care: It’s all too easy to damage your soil in early spring. “The danger is that you’ll compact the soil if you ...

It’s often tempting to place your seeds and plants in the dirt already in your backyard. But if you want a healthy, thriving garden, you must ensure that the soil you put your plants in has the ...

To determine if you have wet soil, check the garden site or your landscape for infallible clues. Wet soils are inhabited by indicator weeds, such as cattail, sedges (triangular stems in cross section) ...