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Four leaf water clover is a fun and playful ground cover that will love the boggy areas of your yard.

It’s raining in Virginia today, and the water is beginning to puddle in the low areas around our property. You probably notice the same thing in your yard — just about every lawn or garden has a low area that gathers water and grows puddles when it rains. Maybe the puddle lasts for days, and the soil always seems a little soggy? If so, don’t fight it. You’ve got the perfect place to plant marginal pond plants, which thrive in shallow water or boggy soil.

Marginal pond plants — also called bog plants — include many of our favorite choices for bright flowers or dramatic foliage. If you want flowers, try any of our iris or canna lilies. Elephant ear (also known as taro) are a great choice for dramatic foliage, and pitcher plants and fly catchers make excellent conversation starters. But these are just a few of your options for your soggy, boggy, puddle-filled lawns. As you browse our selection of marginal plants, be sure to check the planting depth in the plant description. Any plant that specifies a depth of 0 inches, or moist or dry soil, will do great.

With a little creativity you can turn a puddle-prone eye-sore into a thriving and low maintenance bog garden. Need more encouragement? With your plants growing there, you’ll never again accidentally step in that puddle!