What do I do with some much rain on my garden?

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What do I do with so much rain on my garden?  

​Good morning, it is raining out and has off and on during the night.  How about you?  We are getting lots of rain.  I just asked Larry and total of 2”, which is good for all.  Now it is afternoon.  I went to the greenhouse and did some cleaning and some potting.  The pot in the picture is one I did for me.  I will make small 10” or 12” pots to take to the fair for sale.  I got to figure out when to plant these zinnias, so they are looking like this in May for you the gardener.  We plant for you!  Cloudy this morning now the sun is coming out.  I will work in the home office, but we are open if you want to get a few plants to fill in that garden.  High today is lower than it has been 73F(22C).  that is a lot cooler than having that 90F weather.  Stay cool, stay safe. And hopefully stay dry. 
 
Australia family and friends for their July 4th will be having a high of 56F(14C) and 75% of rain. Sounds like a normal winter day, Evelyn would say.  Stay warm, stay dry. 
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I thought this would be interesting to read with gardens getting lots of rain.  Food for thought.
How to Handle Too Much Rain in Your Garden  Heavy rain can seem like a gift to thirsty plants, but excessive moisture can cause root suffocation, disease, nutrient loss, and soil compaction that may not show until weeks or months later. 
Common Problems from Too Much Rain  Root damage: Saturated soil reduces oxygen, leading to root rot and weakened plants. Disease spread: Fungal and bacterial diseases thrive in wet conditions, causing leaf spots, powdery mildew, and rot.   Nutrient leaching: Water washes away nitrogen, potassium, and other essential nutrients.
Soil compaction: Wet soil compresses easily, making it harder for roots to grow.
Pest outbreaks: Snails, slugs, caterpillars, and beetles increase in damp conditions.
Splitting fruits: Overwatering can cause fruits like tomatoes, melons, and cabbage to split.
Immediate Steps After Heavy Rain
Avoid working wet soil — digging, raking, or walking on soggy ground compacts soil and harms roots.
Remove excess mulch from stems and trunks to prevent rot and improve airflow.
Tie up or stake fragile plants to protect them from wind and rain damage.
Harvest or remove damaged parts to reduce disease spread.
Check for signs of stress — yellowing leaves, slow growth, or wilting despite moist soil
Long-Term Prevention and Recovery 
Improve drainage: Amend soil with compost or sand, create raised beds, or install French drains.
Choose moisture-tolerant plants for wet areas (e.g., daylilies, some irises, liriope)
Side-dress with organic fertilizer to replace nutrients lost to leaching.
Mulch wisely — keep mulch 2–3 inches deep to retain moisture without trapping water
Monitor soil moisture — in loamy soils, water should drain within 24 hours; slower drainage means improvement is needed
When to Be Concerned
Plants that prefer dry conditions (lavender, carnations, lamb’s ears) may decline quickly in wet soil.
Bottom line: Let soggy soil dry before working it, protect plants from compaction and disease, and improve drainage and plant selection to help your garden recover and thrive after heavy rain.
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Till next time this is Becky Litterer , Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa [email protected]  641-794-3337  cell 641-903-9365  Beckysgreenhouse.com  Facebook Becky Kerndt Litterer or Becky’s Greenhouse