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 DIY Wetlands Garden

Courville DIY System

Create a Beautiful Wetland Garden

Transform low, wet areas of your yard into a thriving, colorful landscape with Courville’s Wetland Garden System. Designed for areas with poor drainage or standing water, this easy-to-follow planting system uses hardy native plants that thrive in moisture while bringing natural beauty and pollinator activity to your yard.

Courville's Shade Garden

A simple woodland garden design using hardy perennials that thrive in shade.

Courville’s Wetland Garden

Courville’s Wetland Garden

A professionally designed planting system for wet or low-lying areas.

Blue Flag Iris

Blue Flag Iris

Striking purple-blue blooms that thrive in wet soils and along water edges. A standout early-season perennial.

Joe Pye Weed

Joe Pye Weed

A tall native perennial with soft pink blooms that attract butterflies and pollinators throughout the summer.

Cardinal Flower

Cardinal Flower

Brilliant red spikes that add bold color and thrive in consistently moist soil.

Acorus (Sweet Flag)

Acorus (Sweet Flag)

Grass-like foliage that provides structure and texture in wet conditions.

Swamp Milkweed

Swamp Milkweed

A native favorite that supports pollinators and thrives in wet soils with soft pink blooms.

Tools You Will Need

  • Garden shovel or spade
  • Hand trowel
  • Garden rake
  • Tape measure
  • Watering hose or watering can
  • Wheelbarrow or bucket
  • Garden gloves
  • Mulch

Plant Layout & Step-by-Step Instructions

View planting layout and complete step by step guide for creating Courviles Shade, Garden.

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