Article About: Bog Garden
Do you love plants but can’t keep up the maintenance some plants require? Do you have land beyond belief that you want to do something with but unsure of what? A bog garden may be for you if you answered yes to these two questions. Bog gardens need very little care just pruning or so once a year and usually in the winter time. Bog gardens are wetlands that are usually found in the northern hemisphere. There are four types of bogs: raised bog, valley bog, blanket and quaking bogs. Raised bogs are usually around lakes or marshy areas and valley bogs are near sloping valleys. Blanket bogs are found on hilltops or even some slops and quaking bogs are found on the wetter parts of the valley bog and raised bog. If you are creating your own you want to find the flattest land, dig a shallow hole about 12 inches or so, line the hole with sand, plastic, and peat. Most people plant cardinal flowers and elder berries to fill the hole leaving some space for growth. Usually this set up attracts birds and butterflies and is usually the prettiest site to see. A few tips of what one should and should not do when making their very own bog garden: 1. You must keep the bog moist at all times 2. Use mulch in the winter to help protect delicate plants 3. Allow the mulch to rot in one place – don’t move it around everyday – place it and leave it 4. Remove weeds as soon as possible 5. Be sure to use flowers that will blend in with the rest of your garden or yard 6. If you have a pool or pond – bogs typically look better and do well around them 7. Some drainage is necessary to keep the crowns of the plant from rotting Creating your own can be fun but it is a lot of work. Having the proper tools and supplies will make this job easier and smoother. Lay out a plan before you start, have help digging your hole (a big enough hole) and in a matter of days you will be able to see where all the hard work went and will be very proud.
