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Do I have a natural bog?

Posted by deliaha 7 Ga. (My Page) on
Sun, Aug 29, 04 at 22:16

Hi,

I am a newbe. I am not even sure what a bog garden actully is. I have natural springs or areas when you dig down to plant something and the earth is full of water. I have lost several plants trying to grow in these areas. I also have areas that stay like large puddles all the time. I was thinking that maybe I have a natural bog. I appreciate any info.

Thanks


Follow-Up Postings:

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RE: Do I have a natural bog?

you have wet spots..


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RE: Do I have a natural bog?

You sure do! a Wetland garden perhaps, a natural bog nope. In zone 7 Gunnera manicata would probably love one of those "wet spots", and talk about a BOLD accent to the garden! WOW


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RE: Do I have a natural bog?

Hi deliaha,

I found the following definition of a bog: a poorly drained usually acid area rich in accumulated plant material, frequently surrounding a body of open water, and having a characteristic flora (as of sedges, heaths, and sphagnum)

This describes a low-lying area of my property although, because I live in limestone, it's probably not acidic. I've just recently started visiting this forum because I'm starting to plant water-loving plants in this wet area surrounding a small natural pond.

So, in my very inexpert opinion, I'd say you do have a natural bog. Lucky you! I'm not sure why the other posters said no, maybe someone can explain.


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RE: Do I have a natural bog? postscript

P.S. Many people who have a bog garden have created it artificially using a liner. Maybe you have a natural bog garden (or a place where a bog garden should naturally go) as opposed to a natural bog.


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RE: Do I have a natural bog?

I think a bog is a wetland that lies on a peat bed doesn't it?


 
 

 

 


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