Kevin Miller wrote in message news:5B8C131E75380642.7C2A1DD786F33306.9048ABA955 ...
I'd like to put a 8 to 10 inch raised shrub bed in a low lying
wet area (it's pretty wet).. will the bed be soaked all the time like
the rest of the ground or will the water 'seek it's level' as is has
in that particular area? Thank you!

Kevin

I have my veg garden in a similar area, and no, it does not. Granted
my area may flood six or seven times a year, but my beds are low too
(6 inches or so).
I am almost certain that it will work for you. I have excellent soil,
somewhat sandy, with billions earthworms which certainly makes for
excellent drainage. You can get it too if you take care of mulching
with earthworm food.