Ah, the rain drain was successful. It still shows some paths of drainage, so there are a few places I need to add more compost to, but I'll just need to leave "drainage ditches" and plant around them. That's not a problem. The recently planted daylilies are undergoing shock, but I trust that they will prevail!! Once again, I sure appreciate all of you!
thanks to Jean's recommendation, I have ordered a rain barrel to gather rain from the "roof drip" problem I have next to the patio. That sure can't hurt a thing though rain will cease here all too soon!