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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comI have made a flower bed in an area that does not drain well when it rains. Can I dig a runoff trench for drainage?
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1 Comment To "Flower Bed Doesn’t Drain Well"
#1 Comment By Nikki On 04/27/2014 @ 4:18 pm
Yes, I would definitely recommend that you do something to encourage drainage to prevent waterlogging your plants. A berm is another idea for diverting water. Depending on its locale, you could also choose to implement a rain garden. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/yard-drainage-problems.htm [1], https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/creating-and-using-berms-in-the-landscape.htm [2], https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/building-a-berm-how-do-i-make-a-berm.htm [3], https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/rain-garden-design.htm [4]