There are many plants that can thrive in a moist, sunny garden. They include tomatoes, peppers, melons, cucumbers, squash, eggplants, spinach, lettuce, peas and beans. There are others, like onions, garlic, potatoes, carrots and even herbs that can grow in wet soil, but they are usually grown in containers or raised beds so they don’t have to be watered as often as the others listed above.
A common mistake gardeners make is watering their plants too much or not enough. Plants need moisture to grow, but they also need it to keep their leaves green and healthy. Too much water will cause the leaves to turn yellow or brown and die. The same goes for too little water. If the soil is dry, the roots will wilt and stop absorbing nutrients from the soil.