Abog garden is a type ofgarden that employs permanently moist (but notwaterlogged) soil to create ahabitat for plants and creatures which thrive in such conditions. It may exploit existing poor drainage in the garden, or it may be artificially created usingpond liners or other materials to trap water in the area. Any such structure must allow a small amount ofseepage to prevent the waterstagnating. For instance, a pond liner must be pierced a few times. Typically abog garden consists of a shallow area adjoining apond or otherwater feature, but care must be taken to prevent water draining from a higher to a lower level. The minimum sustainable depth is 40–45 cm (16–18 in). Good drainage is provided by gravel placed over the liner, and the bog can be kept watered by using a perforated hose below the surface.[1][2]
Plants which enjoy boggy soil or shallow water around their roots (marginals) include:[2]
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