Marc wrote:
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These a low spot on the side of my house that gets a lot of standing wa=
ter
during the spring or whenever we get allot of rain but also alto of sun=
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But during the rest of the year it stays pretty dry . I have a sump pu=
mp
that discharges close to there and the waste water from my washing mach=
ine
can be piped there to keep a more continuous moisture level. The sump
discharge is not a problem - I know - but the soap and bleach could at =
time
be a problem. Should I let these discharge above the bog and then let
nature take it course? For know I'm going with Louisiana Iris and ging=
er
lilies maybe some cardinal flowers and go from there any suggestions?

Although your climate is different from Montreal, you might try
contacting the Montr=E9al Botanical Garden (Jardin botanique). They
have a very nice bog garden section. Their English language Web
site is at http://www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/jardin/en/menu.htm. =


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David E. Ross
Climate: California Mediterranean
Sunset Zone: 19 -- interior Santa Monica Mountains with some ocean
influence (USDA 10a)
Gardening pages at http://www.rossde.com/garden/