“Planting things too close together looks good for a year or two, but once the trees get bigger, they’ll fight for light and nutrients,” Lambton says. The result? A lot of dead leaves and branches—and money down the drain.

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• Succulents. These waxy, geometric beauties are certainly trendy, but not only because of their interesting shapes and hues ranging from mint green to deep violet.
• ZZ plant. Getty Images.
• Pothos. Wikimedia.
• Ponytail palm. Getty Images.
• Snake plant.
• Air plants.
• Begonias.
• Chinese evergreen.

The primary indicator that there is a problem with soil health is the poor growth of grass, trees, and plants. Poor soil health can lead to dead sections of grass, withering plants and flowers, and trees with little to no leaf growth, or leaf dieback.

How to Fix a Waterlogged Lawn

1. Aeration. Aerating the lawn will help to improve drainage and will add air into the soil which will improve the conditions for the grass roots to live in.
2. Moss Killer & Fertiliser.
3. Dig A French Drain.
4. Choose Permeable Paths & Patios.
5. Dig A Ditch.
6. Plant A Bog Garden.
7. Over-Seeding.
8. Collect Rainwater.

Preventing Waterlogged Soil

1. A mulch of well-rotted manure will help improve soil structure. Amending Waterlogged Soil.
2. Leafmould is easy to make and very beneficial for the soil. Use Narrow Beds or Raised Beds.
3. Using raised beds can help prevent problems with waterlogging. Keeping Pots Sludge-Free.

1. Tell-tale signs of waterlogged soils

1. Leaves will start to turn yellow and wilt.
2. The soil on the surface is soaked through with visible puddles.
3. When plants are lifted, the roots are soggy and black in colour.
4. Plant roots smell like rotten eggs.
5. Plants fail to sprout or new shoots die down.