05/01/2026
This April has been one of the wettest on record in Wisconsin, and all that extra rain can affect plants as they emerge from dormancy. Saturated soils and prolonged flooding can damage plant roots and contribute to overall plant decline (or even death!).
With heavy rain events becoming more common, it is important for Wisconsin gardeners and landscapers to know how to respond.
Learn what to do to manage the impacts of extreme precipitation and protect your plants and landscapes: hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/gardening-in-extreme-precipitation-and-flooding