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Bog Gardens
donidda

Plants for a bog garden

donidda
14 years ago

This spring I'm planning to start a bog garden in a wet area of my property. I would like any suggestions for plant selection. Area is in full sun (southern exposer)zone 5, open field area where rain creates a stream. I want to slow the run off.

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