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Old 11-04-2006, 10:51 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Nick Maclaren
 
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Default Grass in muddy garden


In article .com,
"AAJ" writes:
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| However, the bottom is a mud bath, not surprising really, it develops
| 10' by 4' puddles that take about a week to drain. The grass did take
| initially, but unfortunately it tears up really easily under foot. I
| have improved the drainage on the bottom by digging a sump and pumping
| away the excess water, but although there is no standing water now, it
| still gets saturated.
|
| Can anyone recommend a grass mix for these wet conditions, that may
| survive and even flourish in these type of conditions?

Not one that will take mowing. There are plenty of marsh grasses, but
they are normally lush and don't do well if mown short. Why not turn
that into a bog garden?


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.