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Emily Smith

The best plants for wet gardens: 5 flowers and flora that thrive in water-logged soil

Composite of astilbe, hosta and hydrangeas.

It's no secret that gardens in the UK are exposed to a lot of heavy rainfall. It can be challenging to keep your plants happy with such weather, so why not choose rain-loving plants instead?

When the winter weather hits, it's almost impossible to protect your garden from heavy rain and flooding. This type of weather can be damaging for your plants, especially if they're drought-tolerant plants. And if you live in a particularly wet climate, it's much easier to change the types of plants you have in your garden.

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