soggy ground

I would be grateful for some advice on what to put in a border which stays quite wet as it gets the run off from the neighbours sloping garden behind us.My garden is south facing but this border is north facing .Apart from fish and the hostas which are loving it there any ideas ?

 

I feel your pain. I'm trying to raise the height of my garden half a foot to combat the flow of water from the neighbours either side who's gardens are noticeably higher than mine from the bedroom window.

I was wondering if planting some thirsty trees and shrubs would help drink up the excess water? Any suggestions?

 

A friend did suggest raising the border but it seems alot of work,think i might give some different perennials a go -that way its not too expensive if they dont survive-thanks though its something to think about if i need to

 

I guess it depends on your garden. Mines tiny so a few shrubs and trees will do me I hope.

 

HI Jackie. i dont know the size of your border but here is a plant which requires semi-shade and moist soil. Hydrangea Macrophylla ' Madame Emile Mouillere'. A Beautiful but tender Hydrangea with large white flowers which become tinted pink later in the season. and it does require semi shade and moist soil as i have said.

 

Jackie, why not turn the area into a bog garden? Make it a feature rather than an eyesore.

 

Hi music thank you for that. Sounds like it would do just fine and it looks lovely-have just googled it