Too Much Rain in the Garden

Managing the Effects of Wet Weather in the Garden

Just as not enough water can be detrimental to our gardens, so can too much of it. Standing water in the garden can lead to erosion, ...

Protect your garden from water stress caused by too much, not ...

But the best way to deal with too much rain is to address the situation before it happens. Make sure your soil is well-draining. When creating ...

How to prevent container plants from rotting due to too much rain

Hello. I live in Delaware and we have been getting a lot of rain for the past few days. I have two huge planters sitting on my deck which have collected a ...

11 things you must do to your garden during (and after) heavy rain

1. Remove damaged shoots and limbs. Before a rain storm, remove any dead shoots and limbs from your plants to make them as streamline as possible.

Garden Flooding - When Your Garden Gets Just Too Much Water

If the problem is from too much rain and pooling, the plants may be damaged, but they might not be inedible. Interestingly enough, the younger ...

Excess rain on lawns - Coastal Illustrated: Column Gardening

In these very wet times, try not to walk on wet lawns. It damages the leaf blades. Don't try to mow. You'll leave ruts in the soil and cause compaction.

How to Repair your Garden After Heavy Rainfall | Hoselink Blog

We are here to help with our in-depth guide covering everything we know about repairing your lawn after the rain has gone away.

Garden Rescue: Expert Tips for Post-Rain Recovery

Remedies: Avoid compacting wet soil by staying off it as much as possible after rains. Remove excess mulch to let the soil dry out and then ...

Too much rain for gardenias? - Knowledgebase Question - Garden.org

We received 10 inches of rain, expecting 4 more? Do I need to cover the flower bed where the Radicans Gardenia bushes are planted? Some areas in the flower bed ...

Master Gardener: Excess Rain Causes Garden Problems

While some rain is good to keep the garden watered, heavy rains almost every day can lead to some serious garden issues.

Waterlogging and flooding / RHS Gardening

Common name Waterlogged or badly drained soil ; Plants affected All except a few tolerant ones ; Main causes Heavy rain combined with difficult soil conditions

TLC for the garden after heavy rains, which can cause fungi, molds ...

Heavy rains don't negatively affect the leaves, stems and branches of plants directly. The water just drains off of them. However, we do ...

Here's what gardeners should do if their plants are flooded by ...

In the garden, too much water can have fatal consequences, says Nick Goltz, director of the UConn Plant Diagnostic Laboratory at the ...

Does anyone protect a garden from too much rain? - GardenWeb

3" is a tad too much but a well drained garden should be able to cope with it over a 2 day period. Tall crops like corn may tip over if winds ...

How the Daily Weather Impacts Your Home Garden - PlantTAGG Blog

Too Much Rain Can Kill Plants ... Water is needed to encourage plant growth, and rainwater is necessary for certain species that don't tolerate tap or drinking ...

How much rain is too much when overseeding! - Lawn Care Forum

The rain isn't a problem unless it's a gully washer. And your existing grass will help keep the seed in place.

What to do if your garden is flooded

“Waterlogging can stress plants,” says Emma. “When there's too much rain in a short amount of time, it fills the pockets of air usually ...

5 Ways to Protect Plants from Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain

A simple preventative measure is to protect the roots of your plants from weather damage by spreading mulch.

How Too Much Rain Impacts Your Lawn | Crewcut Lawn & Garden

Heavy rain impacting your lawn. Sometimes, it falls faster than your soil can absorb it, leading to puddles and flooding that takes its toll.

Anyone else worried about too much rain?

My little SFGs look mighty waterlogged. I am grateful for good, much needed rain, but my smaller plants look like they need a break- they're flopped over and ...