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After heavy rain in Texas, you can improve your garden by improving drainage, adding mulch, and replacing nitrogen in the soil. 

Improve drainage
  • Create a rain garden: A shallow depression that captures and drains runoff 
  • Add drain pipes, swales, or dry streambeds: Redirect water away from vulnerable areas 
  • Build raised beds: For areas with poor drainage 
  • Add French drains: Help redirect water away from vulnerable areas 
Add mulch
  • Apply a thick layer of organic mulch: Such as wood chips or straw 
  • Mulch helps:
    • Protect soil from erosion 
    • Stabilize the soil 
    • Retain moisture 
Replace nitrogen 
  • Heavy rains can flush nitrogen from the soil
  • Consider replacing nitrogen in some cases
Other tips
  • Stake plants: For additional support after heavy rain 
  • Loosen areas of compacted soil: To allow for better water drainage 
  • Trim and dispose of any damaged or diseased plant parts: To prevent the spread of plant diseases 
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Norah is a lifetime Gardener with a green thumb for everything that grows. She has a passion for growing plants and designing gardens. Living in England, and visiting European gardens, gives her a unique perspective on what a traditional garden looks and feels like. She brings that perspective to her gardens here in Texas and uses the local flowers to create beautiful gardens.