Rain, Water and Gardens
Rain and Water
Plants need light, but they also need water to survive. Plants take on water through the root system, and water is lost via the leaves. The amount of water in your soil will be influenced by several factors such as the amount of local rainfall, season and aspect.
If you have a north-facing garden, you are likely to have damp soil for most of the year. Depending on where the rain typically comes from will determine the moistness of your soil to - for instance if you typically have rain coming from the west - and your garden has an easterly aspect, your house will protect the garden from the rain. South facing gardens tend to be much drier.
Much like plants that have evolved to survive in various light conditions, plants have also evolved over the years to adapt to varying rain conditions.
Plants for dry gardens include Genista and Spurge. Plants suited to very moist or boggy conditions include Sedge and Primula.
