Drainage of wetlands: methods. Draining swampy areas Draining wetlands

Drainage of wetlands: methods.  Draining swampy areas Draining wetlands
Drainage of wetlands: methods. Draining swampy areas Draining wetlands

"Fifteen
years ago I started mastering
inherited land on a peat bog. This turned out to be not an easy matter
(I had to study the relevant literature) and very labor-intensive. I'll tell you how
drain the swamp at your summer cottage. Maybe the experience I have accumulated can be useful to someone
will come in handy." This is the letter sent to our website by Gennady Veselov from
Leningrad region. Here is his story.

We rarely cultivate peat-boggy soils. Together with
However, they can bring good harvests. Naturally, when due
processed in a manner. The disadvantages of a summer cottage on a peat bog are known. This
saturation of swamp methane gas in the soil and lack of oxygen, as well as
proximity to groundwater surface. Therefore, to the question, a plot on a peat bog - what to do, the answer is with
the right decision the problem is simple: enriching the soil with oxygen, getting rid of
methane and lowering groundwater levels.

How
to drain the swamp at the dacha, where to start? The first summer I had to dig drainage
ditches 50 cm wide and 70 to 140 cm deep. They must be dug with a slope of approximately
1 cm per one linear meter. Brushwood was laid at the bottom of the ditches. Covered the branches
old roofing felt, which I still had after re-roofing. On
roofing felt laid dry grass, which
mowed before the seeds appeared, so that country cottage area not overgrown with weeds. This grass
covered it with crushed dry peat, and laid the excavated soil on top, so that
it turned out to be a small hill. After it settled, almost no bedding was required.
The construction of such drainage ditches on a summer cottage made it possible to make the land more
loose, get rid of methane gas and lower the groundwater level.

How to drain a swamp to make garden beds
plot.

Peat is known to be a source of nitrogen necessary for plant development. But
as long as it lies in a compressed layer, there is no benefit from it. However, it was worth
dig up and grind it, just like bacteria started working after taking a breath of oxygen,
turning peat into soil suitable for planting. Of course, here too it was necessary
work hard. After all, in order to receive good harvests, on a summer cottage
draining the swamp is not enough. Necessary
It was necessary to add clay, sawdust from a cow farm and sand to the soil. The first few
years we had to feed our peat bog too mineral fertilizers with additives
microelements.

Peat
retains moisture well and is an excellent mulch. Its top layer (3-5 cm)
needs to be kept dry. This will save your garden from pests and diseases, and the vegetable garden from
tedious weeding. Besides, peat soils freeze and thaw
slowly and do not freeze deeply. Therefore, in our beds, in place of drained
The swamps of the plant never froze even during winters with little snow and frost.

Thus, having drained the swamp at my summer cottage, I was able to
create here in a few years fertile soil, which is suitable for
growing most agricultural crops. Moreover, having ennobled
plot, they planted plum trees, apple trees, cherries, pears, sea buckthorn and chokeberry trees on it
rowan, which began to produce bountiful harvests. So the garden plot is
peat bog - this is quite feasible. You just need to put your hands to it.

There are many negative aspects that a summer resident has to face. Either the land is not fertile and the plants do not want to grow, then the summer drought destroys the entire harvest, or pests and diseases give no rest.

Some people have a plot of land with a steep slope and turning it into a convenient and a nice place it takes a lot of effort and time. No less important issue flooding appears.

Only by taking measures aimed at draining the summer cottage can you get rid of this trouble. Today we will look at what needs to be done to do this in order to forget about excess hydration for a long time.

How to drain an area with your own hands? Basic methods

The degree of swampiness of an area varies and may be determined by various factors. For example, there is a case when excess moisture is largely due to the topography and type of soil. Those. water cannot leave the site along the natural slope. Then you need to create this bias artificially, planning the territory. If necessary, bring in soil and fill in the excavations.

It happens that the water stands still only because you have heavy clay soil. In this case, if it is not possible to make a bedding, you need to arrange drainage. With its help, you can drain the swamp on the site. To get the job done gasket drainage system , you will need some knowledge, competent calculation, precise planning.

There are many companies that, for a fee, will perform not only calculations, but also all excavation and installation work. Alternative option– do everything yourself, having first studied all the necessary information.

Moreover, water from the drainage system can flow into a reservoir, which is located at the lowest point of the dacha. The purpose of the reservoir can be any: for irrigation, a decorative structure with plants, etc.

Almost all drying methods garden plot consist of draining water from the territory. It’s just great if the water has somewhere to go from the site, but it happens that in relation to surrounding area the dacha is located lower, or there are any structures (buildings, fence, etc.) in the path of the flowing water. IN in this case Water needs to be collected centrally. This can usually be done by installing a system of canals and ditches.

It is worth understanding that water must also leave the ditch, which is determined on site, depending on the location neighboring plots. They dig it up in the lowest place.

If the area is more or less flat and has a clearly directed slope, then the ditch is placed along the fence in a low place, and it should have a width of about 50 cm and a depth of at least 1 m, and a length of 2-3 m. Under no circumstances should the excavated soil be removed; it is better to distribute it at the dacha in the lowest places.

Then, over the course of a year, the ditch must be gradually filled with various construction and other solid waste ( broken brick, stones, broken glass). It is laid quite tightly, and when the ditch is filled to the lower limit fertile land, a similar ditch is being dug nearby, which will be a continuation of the old one.

The removed plant soil from the new ditch is placed in the old one. By doing this, you will get a good drainage system around the perimeter of the site. You may have a question, why make a ditch (drainage) in the very high place? You don’t have to do this, but if your plot is adjacent to this side from another one, located higher, then there is a point in such a closed ditch, because it will intercept water from the neighbors, not allowing it to flow through the entire dacha.

As you can see, in order to properly drain a wetland, you need to combine several methods. This includes bedding, drainage, and construction of ditches and canals. Another additional method, which is called biological, is to use moisture-loving plants which will absorb some of the moisture.

What plants can be used to drain the area?

Since the water level in wetlands is high, most plants will do poorly, especially those with tap root systems. The roots of such plants are located deep in the ground and under the influence of excess moisture and lack of oxygen they begin to rot.

You can plant such moisture-loving and well-known trees as willow, birch, maple. There are many beautiful shapes and varieties of these plants, so they will not only absorb excess moisture, but will also become beautiful decoration your garden.

Spruce can be planted from conifers, whose roots are located close to the surface, however, it is better to play it safe and plant them on small mounds. A device around the perimeter of a hedge made of rose hips, hawthorn, spirea, serviceberry, and bladderwort will help drain the area.

Alder and poplar also grow well “in water”, but you are unlikely to want to have them on your site due to their low decorative value. In addition, poplar fluff causes allergies.

You can also plant hydrangea and mock orange, but if the area is very swampy, it is better to abandon these plants. Amur lilac can also withstand temporary flooding.

Fruit trees grow very poorly on waterlogged soils. Therefore, when purchasing, choose varieties whose rootstock has a superficial root system. It is better to plant them on specially constructed mounds about 50 cm high (in some cases – 1 m). From berry bushes Blackcurrant feels good. Among the herbaceous plants, perennial asters, marsh iris, aquilegia and others are desiccant plants.

Excessive moisture has a bad effect on the condition of the soil, it becomes acidic. Therefore, any drainage also includes liming, which will help increase soil fertility.

Overall, drain land plot It’s not easy to do it with your own hands, but anyone can do it. It will take a lot of time and effort, but the result is worth the effort, because in the end, you do everything only for yourself and your family.

Large amounts of water interfere with farming and contribute to the destruction of structures. In addition, excess moisture is washed away nutrients from the ground. Foundation exposed permanent influence water deteriorates over time, so it is important for owners faced with such a problem to figure out how to drain the area of ​​water with their own hands.

Water drainage is necessary only on loamy and clay soils Oh. Sandstones do not need water drainage, since they themselves play the role of drainage.

Choosing a method

To drain water from a summer cottage, several methods are used. Before you start choosing the right one, you need to consider the following nuances:

  • How permeable is the soil on the site?
  • In what direction are they moving? groundwater.
  • The time in which the work needs to be completed.
  • Number of buildings on the territory of the dacha plot.

Method 1

It is possible to organize groundwater drainage without using pipes. To do this, you need to dig deep trenches, which are subsequently filled with filter material. The best option crushed stone and sand will be used for this purpose. They need to be covered in layers. In this case, it is advisable to use peat, which effectively protects the backfill from dirt.

Method 2

You can drain the area from groundwater using a pipe system. Experts recommend using perforated polymer pipes. The pipe must be laid below the freezing level of the ground.

When using ordinary sewer pipes To drain liquid, holes must be made in them.

How to do the job step by step

Instructions for installing soft drainage

You can use the economical method. But in the process of performing work you need to be prepared for high labor costs. To install drainage you will need:

  • hacksaw;
  • shovel;
  • drainage pipes;
  • manual rammer;
  • building level and lath;
  • wheelbarrow;
  • geotextiles;
  • crushed stone;
  • sand.

The order of work will be as follows:

  1. On initial stage you need to dig trenches that should be parallel to each other. It is important to maintain a distance of 4 meters between ditches. It is worth noting that the step must be taken taking into account the density of the soil. On heavy soils take a smaller step.
  2. Choose a place to install a drainage well.
  3. When performing work, you need to make a system with a slope to drain water into the well. For this purpose it is worth using a building level.

Closed drainage technology

  1. When installing the system, the ends of the dug trenches are connected into one and lead to a drainage well. It is worth remembering that the trench must be located on a slope. If it is not possible to complete the work using this method, you need to make several drainage wells.
  2. A cushion of a mixture of gravel and sand is placed at the bottom of the trenches. The layer thickness can reach 50 mm.
  3. Now you can start installation drainage pipes. The most commonly used are perforated polymer products.
  4. Before laying the pipes, it is important to wrap them with geotextiles. This is necessary to prevent clogging of the holes during their operation. An analogue of the material is coconut fiber.
  5. Having laid the pipes in place, the trench is covered with crushed stone and sand. During the work process, it is necessary to limit the contact of pipes with the soil as much as possible.

How to make point drainage

If you don’t want to make a large-scale system, you can give preference to point drainage.

  1. For this purpose, holes are made around the perimeter of the site, the depth of which must be at least 2 m. A distance of 5 m can be maintained between the holes. The diameter of the holes depends on the size of the pipe that will subsequently need to be inserted into them.
  2. A mixture of sand and gravel is poured into the bottom of the holes.
  3. At the next stage, pipe sections wrapped in coconut fiber are inserted vertically. It is important to select a pipe diameter such that the drainage pump can fit into it.

Using this method, it is necessary to regularly pump out water from the holes. On average, once a week will be enough. Pumping out water is simple and the process does not take much time.

The above method of draining an area is applicable only if you need to remove a small amount of water when the groundwater level is low.

Draining swampy areas

In order to drain a swampy area, you can resort to a not entirely standard, but effective method.

  1. Work should begin by marking the direction of the drainage trenches. There is no need for large wide trenches. The ditch should be up to 30 cm wide and two shovels deep. Marking is carried out using rope and pegs. The ditch system should be sloped in a herringbone pattern. Boundary ditches can merge into one main one.
  2. Before you start digging, you need to lay out polyethylene on both sides of the future ditch. Sod is laid on one side and a layer of infertile soil on the other side.
  3. Once the ditch is ready, you can place empty bottles made of plastic in two layers (pre-twisted). They are analogous to special drainage pipes. They are durable and perform their function perfectly.
  4. Place infertile soil on top of the bottles up to half of the ditch and compact it.
  5. At the final stage, turf is laid.

The main function of this method is the flow of water through the free spaces into the main ditch. Thus, after rains and snow, the soil will dry out faster.

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Setting up a garden in a wetland is a troublesome task. It is clear that without drainage you cannot arrange it. Such areas occur on high sphagnum moss and lowland grass-sedge bogs, as well as on clay.

The nature of the soil in the wetland

Raised bogs are peat with high acidity. If you add enough compost and meadow land, and also after liming, the soil becomes fertile over time.

Lowland peat is located at a depth of at least half a meter. It is loose and fertile; if it dries out, it is a fire hazard, and if there is excess moisture, it becomes compressed and does not allow plants to breathe. Before planting, you need to add sand and sod land. The hardest thing is with clay. Close standing groundwater, heavy and cold soil will require high costs and physical effort. Clay does not allow plants to develop normally; it freezes quickly and thaws slowly. And only deposit large quantity sand, peat, meadow soil and compost or humus will make such an area suitable for a garden.

Drainage for wetlands

It is necessary to decide in advance on the style of the future garden (perhaps it will be), with its layout. It is necessary to remove all unnecessary trees and bushes from the site. Depending on the degree of swampiness of the site, plantings will have to be placed in flowerbeds, or ridges.

The drainage system for drainage in a wetland must be positioned so that the water flows to its lowest part. It may consist of hidden, backfill and open ditches for draining water and a drainage well. Open ditches are often made along the boundaries of the site. It is somewhat more difficult to arrange backfill. Geotextiles are laid at the bottom of the ditches, and expanded clay, gravel, and broken bricks are poured on top. In our opinion, backfill ditches are more convenient to use, do not require mowing and cleaning, and are safer for children.

Hidden (with pipes) drainage ditches are very convenient to use under paths. Just cover them should not be placed on the solution (this spring cement screed it will tear anyway), better - through dry laying on sand. Wood cuts will serve as an excellent covering. The drainage well is located at the very bottom of the site. It can be replaced with a reservoir, the depth of which is determined depending on the level of incoming water on the site. Peat has insidious property- it is a heat insulator. The buds are already blooming on the trees and shrubs, but the roots have not yet thawed, and the plant is dying from the cold. Peat, depending on the degree of humidity, swells and contracts, and therefore the soil quickly becomes compacted and overgrown with weeds. Clay soils are structureless and cold. Plants on them freeze out more often.

Plants for Wetlands

In the wettest areas without drainage, cranberries and lingonberries will thrive. Will please the lawn from meadow grass, surrounded by a mixborder of moisture-loving plants (Volzhanka, Buzulnik, black cohosh, Rogersia, Brunnera, marsh and Siberian, cuff, loosestrife). And how the weeping willow will decorate the garden! Such a garden is a great place for beautiful hydrangeas. Spiraea and rhododendrons planted in drained areas will not be superfluous, just like chokeberry, thuja, and brilliant cotoneaster. The dicenters will keep them company. Don't forget about ferns and...

If the drainage system is arranged correctly, good results can be achieved.

And framed by hidden drainage ditches and paths, your mixborders will look no worse than those in the most luxurious gardens in Europe. A vegetable garden of high, neat beds with edges made of impregnated protective agent boards will be the decoration and pride of your garden. In the wetland, God himself commands.

You can see how to build a drainage system on your site in the following video.

Scheme of planting plants in a pond

It is better when plants in a pond occupy all three tiers: underwater, free-floating and above-water.

This planting scheme is used not only for beauty, but also to saturate the water with oxygen. In a small area of ​​6-7 sq. m, it is enough to plant 10-15 oxygenating plants (their flowers, leaves, stems are usually under water, some look out) and five free-floating ones. In a medium-sized reservoir (15 sq. m.) there can be three times more plants, and in a large one (50 sq. m. or more) - six times. It should also be remembered that overcrowding with plants leads to rapid growth. So what should you plant in a pond?


Common marsh calamus (Acorus calamus) from the Araceae family. A perennial with a thick creeping rhizome up to 3 m long. The stem is 80-125 cm high. The leaves are 60-120 cm long and have a spicy aroma. Flowers bloom in May-July. Very popular decorative form Variegatus (white-variegated leaves).

Calamus is immersed in water to a depth of 0.3-0.5 m or in a swampy area, preferably in containers (for the winter, the leaves are cut off, leaving stems 10 cm long above the surface of the water). With intensive growth it can displace other plant species.


Swamp iris (Iris pseudacorus) from the Iris family. The height of the peduncles is up to 90 cm, and the length of the leaves is up to 120 cm, and they are decorative throughout the season. Flowers bloom from late May to July. Plant the plant in shallow water. As the bush grows, control is needed - divide or cut off the excess. Many people plant it in a container and annually remove the shoots that go to the sides, but it is easier to put the plant in water and press it with stones. At the end of summer, all leaves are cut off. There is a variegated form of iris. It is more capricious to grow; in addition, the leaves turn green as they age.


Umbrella susak (Butomus umbellatus) from the Susak family. Its height can be 40-150 cm. Flowers bloom in June-July. A very elegant plant for decorating ponds, capable of emphasizing the strict regular style compositions. Can be planted in a container to a depth of 10 cm to 1 m). Prefers clay soil. It grows quickly, so it is divided every 2-3 years.

Hybrid water lily (Nymphaea) - perennial herbaceous plant family Nymphaeaceae. Flowers that bloom in June-September, with a diameter of 10-12 cm or more, come in a wide variety of colors: white, pink, yellow, crimson. The berry-like fruits ripen the following year. The water lily gives the pond a touching nostalgic charm.

There are varieties for planting at a depth of 50 cm and deeper, as well as for shallow water (from 20 cm), and this must be taken into account when purchasing a plant. It is preferable to plant in thick layer organic sludge or in a container with fertile heavy clay soil.

Features of planting water lilies in a pond

For cultivation, special mesh baskets are used, the bottom and walls of which are lined with water-permeable fabric that prevents the soil from being washed out. They use purchased soil mixture, but you can prepare it yourself. To do this, the soil removed during the construction of the reservoir is mixed with peat (2:1). The basket for planting is filled with a mixture of 23, the plant is planted, sprinkled with the same mixture and filled to the top with gravel or small stones (they will not allow an unrooted plant to float up). Then they are very slowly immersed in water so that the soil gradually gets wet without floating. After this, the basket is placed at the desired depth.

Waterlogged soil on a site is a problem for its owners. When purchasing a plot, excess moisture can be determined by the presence of reeds, sedges, and rush grass. Subsequently, owners are faced with unpleasant fumes, mosquitoes, poor growth garden plants. Plants disappear due to insufficient oxygen access to the roots, their rotting, exposure to toxic products (nitrates, acids, aluminum salts) formed in swampy soil.

Wetland and clay soil

It is expensive to build a house on waterlogged land. We have to build a deep pile foundation.

All these troubles can be eliminated by draining the area. There is a solution to the problem, and you can try to get rid of excess moisture yourself. The key to success in this case is understanding the nature of the swampy area.

Different situations - different solutions

Determining the cause of the formation of a swamp is sometimes difficult even for a specialist. In this situation, it is important to familiarize yourself with the surroundings and inspect the lands of your neighbors. Excessive soil moisture usually has two main reasons:

  1. The placement of the plot in a low-lying reservoir, which leads to the location of groundwater quite close to the surface. This reason is rarely confirmed, since few people deliberately decide to purchase land in a swamp.
  2. Disruption of natural water flow as a result of heavy rains. This problem is associated with several factors - the location of the site below neighboring ones (water after rains constantly flows to it), the location of a layer of viscous clay close to the surface, or the presence of a source feeding the swamp.

In every specific case There is a solution to the problem, tested by more than one generation of farmers. An analysis of the situation on the site will allow you to decide which drainage method to use.

High groundwater level



Reeds are growing - water is nearby

Drainage will allow surface groundwater to be removed (“overwater”) closed type, performed at a sufficient depth. Such drainage is installed along the perimeter of the site, as well as throughout its entire territory. In case of abundant water, when drainage into the deep layers of the soil does not lead to results, a drainage well and a pump are needed that can constantly pump out water and divert it outside the territory.

Clay soil



Organization of drainage on clay soil

Soil with a high clay content does not allow moisture to pass through easily, and the soil remains damp for a long time after rain and melting snow. If the land plot is located at an angle, the inflow water is coming from the surface of the earth located above. Optimal solution in such a situation - the use of backfill and open ditches to accumulate and drain moisture deep into the ground.

The organization of closed-type drainage is not so effective, and the formation of a filtration layer to the surface of the earth is not always justified.

swampy area

The optimal, but very expensive solution is to raise the ground level and create a drainage ditch along the perimeter. Before draining a site, it is important to consider plans for the use of the area and determine the depth of drainage. If the area is seasonally swamped, you can dig a ditch in the lowest part of the site. In addition to it, it is necessary to make open drainage channels, often located throughout the entire territory. The sloping area should be protected from sliding of the earth with plants or geomats.



Drainage ditch along the site

Location of the allotment in the lowland

Waterlogging can be dealt with using a pump and a drainage well. If this is appropriate and possible, the problem will be solved by a pond in the lowest part of the plot and closed drainage throughout its entire area. Drainage must be carried out to a state in which the foundations of buildings will not be destroyed, and plants will be able to develop.

Learn more about drying methods

A plot of land can be drained different ways reclamation. Before choosing the right one, you should consider the following factors:

  • waterproofness of the soil, its composition;
  • direction and level of groundwater;
  • buildings in the garden;
  • the height to which the groundwater level needs to be lowered.


Delivery of soil to raise the level of the site

The delivery of fresh food will make it possible to raise the surface level of the allotment. fertile soil. If the ground is plowed, it will mix with viscous and dense swampy soil, and it will be possible to grow crops in the garden. Lands cultivated in this way do not require fertilizers for several years. However, the swamp is a stable ecosystem, so it is possible that it will return to its original form over time.

Adding sand

If you add sand in equal proportions to the soil of the site, the quality of the soil improves and air exchange increases. With additional humus, it is possible to cultivate vegetables, berries, and herbs on the ground. Adding sand to waterlogged soil creates more effective ways reclamation. The method is effective in itself if applied on clay soils with a slight excess of surface water.

Drainage

Arrangement of the drainage system is the most effective method take away surface water on long time. To create it use plastic pipes with small diameter holes in the walls. It is first necessary to wrap the pipes with holes in geotextile in 1-3 layers, depending on the size of the soil particles. They are placed in pre-prepared channels to the following depth:

  • for clay soils – 65-75cm;
  • for loams - by 70-90cm;
  • for sandy areas - up to 1 m.

Open and closed ditches



Construction of closed drainage ditches

Open drainage ditches will remove excess water from the soil surface. They are made with edges beveled at an angle of 20 degrees. The disadvantage of this method is rapid shedding, contamination of the outflow with leaves, debris, and stagnation of water. Similar drainage structures should be cleaned regularly with a shovel. Open drainage ditches ditches are not used in areas with sandy soil, since sand is quickly washed away and drainage becomes ineffective. It is convenient to place an open drainage ditch in an area along the fence, where it does not disturb anyone.

Closed drainage ditches are deeply dug trenches covered with a layer of sand and disguised as garden paths. They have an aesthetic appearance, the soil in them does not collapse, and the water inside does not bloom.

For proper functioning systems, the trenches are dug into a well or they are dug down to a layer of sand that will absorb moisture. If the channels become clogged, it will be difficult to clean with soil.

Raised beds

When planning to cultivate herbs, vegetables, and strawberries, owners of waterlogged plots build high beds. Excess moisture collects between the beds, and areas of land with crops become drier. At the right approach It is possible to grow crops even in areas with excess water. Photos of vegetable gardens in Holland, surrounded by a network of canals, convince us of this. Such conditions allow you to grow anything you want.



Creation raised beds will not only drain excess water, but also decorate the garden

Digging a pond or well

A decorative pond will collect excess moisture and allow it to gradually evaporate. At the same time, the garden area will become noticeably drier, and the pond itself will decorate the landscape. The effectiveness of this method convinces clear example– The Cross Canal, built for the same purposes in the park of Versailles.

Wells are as efficient as ditches. To create them, holes are dug at the lowest points of the site and filled with crushed stone or sand. Their diameter at the bottom is half a meter, at the top – two meters, and their length is about a meter. After rain or snow melts, excess moisture gradually drains into them.



The pond collects rainwater and decorates the area

Planting moisture-loving trees

Moisture-loving trees help relieve a waterlogged garden from excess water. Feel good here weeping willows, alder and birch. Such trees evaporate excess liquid through their leaves. Willows and birches dry out the wetlands, but sufficient drying will take several years. You can also cultivate cranberries, blueberries, and viburnum. When the area becomes drier, you should move on to growing your favorite plants.



Willows will decorate and drain the area

Typically, reeds and sedges grow in wetlands. To combat them, the area should be drained. in a suitable way, for example, by lowering excess moisture into the nearest stream. These plants have a powerful root system, and only by deleting it can you certain time avoid new growth. To do this you will have to dig it out with your own hands. deep holes, remove each root, lay roofing material at the bottom of the holes. Bulrush seeds spread well and if the ground remains wet the problem will return.

Extreme measures

If none of the listed reclamation methods gave the desired result, or you don’t want to wait, you can invite specialists. Using powerful pumps, they will quickly pump out unnecessary moisture, and the effect will be visible within 24 hours. However, this is an expensive service, and the waterlogging problem may return over time.

When you fail to win in the struggle for dry soil, you can come to terms with and overcome the excessive moisture of the soil. To do this, you can arrange a pond, surrounding it with plants that require moisture.

In wet conditions Blueberries, viburnum, cranberries, marsh iris, mint, buttercups, thuja, and heather grow well. Would be a good addition girl's grapes, lush ferns, callas, some varieties of orchid plants.

There are many methods for dealing with excess moisture in the garden. However, when none of them helped, you will have to come to terms and create your own corner of nature. The owner of a swampy plot can successfully not only grow horticultural crops and flowers, but also to build a house. There are many proven solutions for this.