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Part of my back garden is boggy and I would like to know what plants to grow in it?

gyp

By Gyp

United Kingdom

The back garden is quite steep and very long and boggy in parts.




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There are lots of plants which thrive in damp conditions - Ligularia, Lythrum, Candleabra Primulas, Astilbe, Lobelia cardinalis, Aruncus, Schizostylis, Trollius, some ferns if there's some shade, several grasses to add interest, Gunnera (if you have space), and lots more - but that's a start, I hope.

25 Aug, 2009

 

I have always wished I had a place for a good size bog garden. Do take some pics to show us before and your progress - wish you luck

25 Aug, 2009

 

And to add to the list of plants that like damp, boggy soil, Rogersia, Mimulus, Lysimachia, Hosta, Iris, Cimicifuga, Houttuynia, Ranunculus, Zantedeschia. Grasses: Carex, Cyperus, Typha, Ferns: Matteuccia, Onoclea, Osmunda and a shrub, Gaultheria

25 Aug, 2009

 

Podyphillum is a good one, try
www.plantsforshade.co.uk, they have a great selection of plants for boggy areas and not necessarily dedicated to shade lovers.

25 Aug, 2009

 

or you could dig a good soakeaway and have a very fertile but normal garden.

26 Aug, 2009

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