Top 5 Plants for Soggy Soil | NatureHills.com

Hey guys, it's Whit with NatureHills.com. Soggy soil can exasperate even the most experienced gardener. Most plants don’t like their feet wet and do best only when planted in areas that drain well. So what do you do when the soil you’re working with stays soggy? Instead of trying to force plants to grow in places they simply don’t want to, try using plants that actually do like marshy conditions.
You COULD take well-draining soil and mound it up above the soggy soil to create a berm for plants to grow in but this is quite a bit more work and quite honestly I’m in the business of low-maintenance beauty here. With that in mind, I’ve come up with a shrub and a few trees that will thrive with wet feet.
#5 Magical Moonlight Buttonbush
Not only will Magical Moonlight Buttonbush love the wet soil, they’ll also bring lots of pollinators to your garden. These shrubs have fuzzy, yes fuzzy, round blooms that last a long time. Magical Moonlight is a dwarf bush which means it will fit perfectly in smaller gardens and even containers. #5 Magical Moonlight Buttonbush, Growing Zones 5-9, Fragrant, Hundreds of Tiny, Tubular Flowers Pack Into Showy White Bloom and Wonderful Pollinator Shrub.
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#4 Sweet Bay Magnolia Tree
Between the clean bright flowers and the spicy-sweet scent, Sweet Bay Magnolia certainly has its share of Southern charm. As spring turns to summer, this tree's 5-inch long glossy evergreen leaves will shimmer in the sun and in the fall you’ll find red berries that the birds will love. Use in your front yard as a street tree so everyone can enjoy it’s spring show. #4 Sweet Bay Magnolia Tree, Growing Zones 5-9, Fragrant White Flowers, Glossy Green Leaves and Red Berries in the Fall That Attract Birds.
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#3 Niobe Weeping Willow
Ok who doesn’t love a weeping willow? And if you have soggy soil, a weeping willow will love you too. Niobe is known for graceful weeping branches full of bright green leaves that turn yellow in the fall. It’s a fast growing tree, and if left alone the branches will reach right down to the ground in no time. #3 Niobe Weeping Willow, Growing Zones 4-8, Golden Spring and Fall Coloring, Vibrant Foliage, Winter and Wildlife Interest.
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#2 Red Maple Tree
This tall absolutely demands attention with its striking form and fiery fall color. If you like fall for the leaves' turning colors then this is the tree for you. Red Maple can thrive in various soil conditions and wildlife will love this tree because the wide branches provide easy shelter for birds and squirrels. Plant in that pesky soggy spot and it’ll help soak up the extra water with its far-reaching roots! #2 Red Maple Tree, Growing Zones 4-9, Amazing Fall Color, Fast Growing, and makes a Wonderful Shade Tree.
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#1 Bald Cypress Tree
Bald Cypress shines with its simplistic elegance. It can handle a wide range of soils but it truly loves those wet areas. The short, feather-like bracts turn a gorgeous cinnamon-red in the fall before dropping, giving this tree its name. Use the needles as extra mulch in your garden beds and plant as a privacy tree, focal point, or as a street tree. #1 Bald Cypress Tree, Growing Zones 4-10, Soft Green Foliage, Cinnamon Red Fall Color and Long-Lived.
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Instead of working against the conditions your soil gives you, try planting trees and bushes that like the sogginess. Do you have a particular marsh garden? Let me know what you’ve found works for you down in the comments.
If you’re looking for more information on soil conditions and how to tell what kind of soil you have, check out our #ProPlantTips blog.
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