Red maples grow best in US hardiness zones 3 plus, tolerating a variety of soil and light conditions. They can grow upwards of 60 feet, so for the best results, give them plenty of room to grow at ...

If the soil remains waterlogged, the roots shut down, and soon low oxygen conditions take over giving rise to root diseases such as fusarium, pythium and phytophthora.

Option 2: Stick with plants that tolerate wet soil in your poorly drained areas. Tree examples are willow, river birch, swamp white oak, bald cypress, and sycamore, and in occasionally wet areas ...

Take care not to overwater, as waterlogged soils lead to plant root rot. Do Mulch to Retain Moisture Adding a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch around your plant’s roots helps conserve moisture in the ...

If worked too wet, heavy soil becomes hard and will not handle well for the entire season. If a handful of the soil can be pressed into a ball, work in the garden should be delayed.

But I am starting to get just a bit concerned with all the rainfall and waterlogged soils. I planted potatoes on April 18 and have yet to see them break through the ground.

Wet weather during the hot summer or cooler winter months can cause disease problems for our lawns and shrubs.