Erosion can whisk away valuable topsoil and even cause whole embankments to collapse. These plants will help lock soil in place while adding ornamental value.

Choose shrubs, trees and perennials that thrive in wet soil. Trees and shrubs that do ... which is good also for attracting wildlife. Plant irises, carex, gunnera, primulas, hostas, rheum and ...

This tree species does not tolerate wet feet. In urban environments, many growing sites have poor drainage due to compacted ...

so plant them near other well-behaved clumping plants such as ferns and primroses. In their native environment, hardy cyclamen endure hot, dry summers (when they go dormant) and cool, wet winters.

Dear Master Gardener: When we were stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, there were beautiful tulip trees ... soil where it can creep and spread. In its natural setting it is often found growing ...