What to grow in a small marsh
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:33 pm
Hello. I live in the Indianapolis area. Years ago, my husband dug up our leaking sump pump outtake. The pipe had collapsed and the geniuses that built the place used plastic grocery bags to "seal" the pipes. Anyway, we had water coming back into the house when the water was supposed to be pumped to concrete drainage behind our house.
So, now, instead we have a marsh in the backyard. It is impossible to mow in the spring. The dog drinks out of it, which is a concern because other animals do too. I love watching the birds, but it also attracts other animals which my dog then kills. To stop the carnage and spread of disease, I was hoping to put in something that would either go over the water or put in a small marsh plant life garden.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
So, now, instead we have a marsh in the backyard. It is impossible to mow in the spring. The dog drinks out of it, which is a concern because other animals do too. I love watching the birds, but it also attracts other animals which my dog then kills. To stop the carnage and spread of disease, I was hoping to put in something that would either go over the water or put in a small marsh plant life garden.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.