curly_kate
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We've had some drainage problems in our backyard, and had it regraded in the fall. It's MUCH better, but there still are a few spots that get small puddles in a heavy rain.
I was wondering, would planting a tree or some shrubs back there help 'soak up' some of the water? It's south-facing, so it's an ideal place for planting, but I don't want to drown anything. I would like to plant some blueberry & blackberry bushes, and maybe a dwarf peach or cherry tree.
Is this a bad idea? I don't want to waste a bunch of money by drowning all my new bushes.
I was wondering, would planting a tree or some shrubs back there help 'soak up' some of the water? It's south-facing, so it's an ideal place for planting, but I don't want to drown anything. I would like to plant some blueberry & blackberry bushes, and maybe a dwarf peach or cherry tree.
Is this a bad idea? I don't want to waste a bunch of money by drowning all my new bushes.