Native Plant Center Rain Garden - New York Botanical Garden
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The Native Plant Center rain garden features two shallow stream beds lined with gravel and stones that carry stormwater runoff from downspouts to two infiltration gardens. The gardens are planted with moisture-tolerant native plants to absorb and filter pollutants from the runoff. By intercepting stormwater before it enters waterways, rain gardens help reduce flooding and pollution while providing habitat for birds and butterflies.
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1) Preparing the soil by digging a hole and testing drainage, and amending the soil if needed.
2) Choosing native plants that are drought and moisture tolerant.
3) Selecting a location for the garden in a low area that will collect runoff, at least 10 feet from structures and trees, and calling Miss Utility first.
4) Calculating the size of the garden based on contributing drainage areas and soil type.
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2) Guidelines for designing and installing rain gardens to effectively capture roof runoff, including sizing them based on roof area and soil type. Native plants are recommended as they are adapted to the local conditions.
3) Additional examples of rain gardens that have been installed at homes, schools, businesses and other locations in Wisconsin communities to help reduce stormwater runoff.
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KY: Rain Garden: A Beautiful Solution
This document provides instructions for building a rain garden to capture stormwater runoff. It discusses why rain gardens are useful in reducing pollution in waterways and flooding. The summary provides the key steps for creating a successful rain garden:
1. Find the best location near a downspout or other source of stormwater runoff on a gently sloping area.
2. Evaluate the soil texture and drainage to ensure good infiltration.
3. Plan the size and layout of the garden bed, choosing native plants appropriate for the site conditions.
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