I happen to live in the South Eastern USA in a very flat low wet area. One method I use to grow here is this: I dig a circular ditch around where I am going to place my plants. I use the dirt to build a mound in the center to elevate my plants. To keep them from flooding, before the rainy season, I dig a drainage ditch away from the site. The dirt I remove from the ditch I transport back to the grow mound via a wheelbarrow. After completion I camoflage the ditches with dead limbs leaves etc. I've never seen anybody out in my private swamp. The mosquitos and briars are a great deterent for humans. Snakes would also be a great protector but I think the alligators are eating up most of the snakes. A little extra effort goes a long way in acheiving satisfaction. My secret garden is thriving. I hope this helps somebody.
duckweed Reviewed by duckweed on . Never going outside again! Moved to south east US from pacific nw late last summer. Went out looking for good sites last weekend. My dog was rooting around while we hiked around. Later that night i noticed his eye brow was swollen and he was itching at it. Took him to vet on monday he said he had been bit by a cotton mouth snake probably young one and gave him a good dose of venom. I thought snakes were dormant in winter. anyway all you out there be safe and i will see you all at the bowling alley or pool hall cuz i aint Rating: 5