Find a low spot in the garden where water naturally accumulates after a rainfall or an area near a gutter spout, and plant a rain garden filled with native species suited to those conditions.
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Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Aug. 2025
Moving sprinklers away from sidewalks or the street can reduce the formation of puddles, as can cleaning out gutters that could trap water.
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