There is an area in my backyard that gets extremely soggy with wet weather. I was told if I planted some trees back there it would help to suck up some of the moisture in the ground. Is this true & if so what kind of trees can I plant. I live in Tennessee.
2006-12-29 12:54:48 · 9 answers · asked by mindy m 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Willows are extremely thirsty plants. They would probably solve your issue. You might consider the hybrids available by mail-order. They start out pretty small but grow very quickly and they live longer and are more tolerant of wind than the weeping willows.
2006-12-29 15:04:53 · answer #1 · answered by r1lap 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you plant a willow be sure there are no pipes that go through the area where the tree is planted, within 50 feet. Their roots get into any pipes.
If the area is not too large you might want to get a truck load of dirt and fill in the low area instead of planting trees that might cause problems.
2006-12-29 15:46:41 · answer #2 · answered by Alan Turing 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Several types of Magnolia like a soggy site. Also many holly trees will adapt easily to wet soil. The best idea might be to look in some of your local woods and see what is growing in the damp locations.
2006-12-30 05:08:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i also live in tennessee and the best tree is a weeping willow which are also cheap and love water that is how they are grown here i work in a nursery also there are many different kinds i like the weeping and the cork screw they will get ride of the water on top of the ground and live off the water under the ground
2006-12-30 02:57:14 · answer #4 · answered by mountainchowpurple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if trees would "soak up the water". But I can suggest some trees that like it soggy: White Birch- Betula alba comes from swamps. Also River Birch-Betula nigra. I found online a suggestion for Bald Cypress. I haven't lived with one so I can't give info. See more info below.
Good luck
2006-12-29 13:40:07 · answer #5 · answered by prillville 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem in my backyard- but I live in Toronto!
We planted corkscrew willows and another type of small willow. They love the soggy ground and have grown beautifully.
2006-12-29 15:13:19 · answer #6 · answered by Mishwho 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weeping willows will thrive in soggy circumstances, watch the roots nonetheless, as they are able to run under concrete and raise it! examine with your council first, as in some places, they are classed as prohibitive flowers for the excuses i've got given. Have a stable day.
2016-10-28 16:34:00 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Willows love moist ground. They are short lived and like to drop leaves and twigs; but are very common and often inexpensive at most home stores.
2006-12-29 14:30:16 · answer #8 · answered by samfrio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use a tree that likes wet areas, such as a willow or ash.
2006-12-29 15:46:42 · answer #9 · answered by Doom Lord 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋