Do you have places in your garden where pools of water have collected, spots that are slow to drain and leave a mucky bed of mud? You could dig down and add a bottom of sand and gravel for drainage ...

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 ...

To keep water-loving plants happy, try making a simple bog garden. Putting your bog near a pond will naturally integrate it into your landscape. Or, plan one in place of a pond. Dress it up by placing ...

Spring is all about relishing the warm weather, taking in the colorful blooms, and finally getting to spend time in your garden. And now that we're finally bringing our gardens out of hibernation, ...

Q: There is a low, wet spot on our property that has been covered with several inches of standing water for most of this winter. I do not want to spend money building a drain system or raising the ...

"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 ...

Last Sunday, I wrote about good trees for the water's edge as a foundation for a bog garden. This week, we continue building the bog garden with mostly native shrubs and perennials. Great shrubs ...

If I remember correctly, it was Juliet who wondered, "What's in a name?" When it comes to flowers, a name can be quite important. Take, for instance, one of my favorite salvias, the bog sage. This ...

A water garden wasn’t on their must-have list when Bill and Dale Rock moved back to the Upstate and purchased a home in the River Oaks neighborhood a few years ago. But as outdoor enthusiasts who’ve ...

“Do you want to feed them?” said Kelly Lyons, museum director. “Kind of,” said Christian. “Go ahead,” said his mom, Shannon. Mark Orleans, exhibits manager, handed the toddler some turtle food to toss ...