PET ZONE building a small planting tunnel , or at the very least , raised beds . While the latter will only help with soil drainage , prevent waterlogging and keep pests at bay , a tunnel will also protect your plants from rain and wind damage .
Just remember to remove the weeds as they will re-root if left to be rained on again .
Don ’ t compact the soil
If you have very wet soil , where your boots sink and the boot-prints
“ stick ”, try to avoid walking on it , as this compacts and removes air from the soil . To do the work you need to in the beds without compacting the soil , rather use a long plank or board and walk on that , so that you are distributing your weight more evenly . The same goes for walking on a waterlogged lawn – try to walk on thick , long planks if you must walk on the lawn at all . Just remember to remove the planks when you are done , so that you don ’ t completely kill that part of the lawn .
Create drainage
When plants are exposed to standing water for a long time , the roots can suffocate and die . Toxic compounds can also build up in saturated soils and fungal growth can start to develop . If your garden has a tendency to get waterlogged or has already done so with all these