When rain (or water) soaks in to the soil, it’s absorbed by soil particles and then removed from the soil by plant root hairs, along with any dissolved nutrients. Waterlogging may lead to asphyxiation of the plant’s roots, causing them to die, and unless the site is established with improved drainage, the majority of plants will fail to establish. Despite the fact that drought is technically a lengthened period with out rain (usually more than two weeks), plants will begin to suffer a long time prior to this; plant functions will slow down, transpiration is decreased and the plant will begin to wilt. Be cautious of placing plants close to a wall or fence; ground on the leeward side (the side that is sheltered from the wind) receives considerably less rain compared to ground on the windward side. read more

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