Control rainwater runoff beautifully with Park's carefree rain garden plants! Eco-friendly rain gardens absorb runoff, filter out pollutants, and recharge groundwater to protect watersheds and help prevent flooding by reducing pressure on stormwater drains.
Tips for a Successful Rain Garden:
- Site your rain garden in a depression or low-lying area in your lawn where rainwater naturally collects, or create one by digging out a shallow basin.
- Locate your rain garden at least 10 feet away from your house to prevent water from collecting close to your foundation.
- Keep it simple - use low-care natives and plants that can take alternating periods of wet and dry soil.
- The size of your rain garden should be in proportion to the amount of rainwater you'll be collecting.
- Until plants are fully established, make sure to water them during extremely long dry periods.
See more tips at Park Seed Garden Journal.
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