All About Rain Gardens
[2024-02-20 11:00:38]
Rain garden is a native shrub, perennial plant and flower garden, usually planted in a small dip formed in a natural slope. It is designed to temporarily keep rainwater outflow from the roof, driveway, terrace, or lawn and soak. In rainwater gardens, 90% of nutrients and chemicals, and up to 80% of rainwater sediment are effectively removed. Compared to traditional lawn, the rain garden allows 30% of the water to be submerged in the ground
The rain garden is not a water garden. It is not a pond or wetland. Instead, the rain garden is mostly dry. It's usually just to add water during and after the rain. Rain garden drains within 12 to 48 hours, so you can prevent mosquito breeding.
Every time it rains, water will flow through an impermeable surface such as a roof or a driveway, collecting dirt, chemical fertilizers, chemicals, oils, garbage, bacteria and so on. Water containing pollutants is not processed into rainwater drainage but flows directly into nearby streams and ponds. The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that pollutants from rainwater runoff account for 70% of all water pollution.
Rainwater collects rainwater runoff, allowing water to be filtered by vegetation, penetrate the soil, and fill the groundwater aquifer with water. These processes remove pollutants
In the design of the rain garden, 6 to 12 inches of soil is usually removed and is corrected by cultivation, composting and sand to enhance water penetration. Since the type of soil change depends on the current type of soil, we recommend that you take a soil test.
Rainwater gardens are generally built to collect rainwater runoff from the lawn, roof and / or driveway beneath the slope of your estate. When water is collected in the rain it may require penetration of up to 48 hours after heavy rain. Since rain garden contains native plants, fertilizer is unnecessary, and normal maintenance will hardly be done after the first year.
Build a rain garden. The rain garden is a garden planted in a slight dent on the ground, gathering water and gradually penetrating into the soil. Rainwater gardens have various sizes, usually planted at the bottom of the slope or even at the exit of the nozzle - a place where water can flow naturally or reach directly. A plant that likes water and a foundation that is permeable strengthens the fertile loam, covers the top coat, allowing the rain garden to quickly absorb large amounts of water in just a few hours.
Rain garden is a native shrub, perennial plant and flower garden, usually planted in a small dip formed in a natural slope. It is designed to temporarily keep rainwater outflow from the roof, driveway, terrace, or lawn and soak. In rainwater gardens, 90% of nutrients and chemicals, and up to 80% of rainwater sediment are effectively removed. Compared with traditional lawn, the rain garden allows 30% of the water to soak in the ground. Every time it rains, water will flow through an impermeable surface such as a roof or a driveway, collecting dirt, chemical fertilizers, chemicals, oils, garbage, bacteria and so on. Water containing pollutants is not processed into rainwater drainage but flows directly into nearby streams and ponds. The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that pollutants from rainwater runoff account for 70% of all water pollution.
Rain garden is a landscape depression that collects rain water from a roof, a driveway or a street and allows it to soak in the basement. Planting grass and blooming perennial flowers, the Rain Garden can be a cost-effective and beautiful way to reduce your property outflow. The rain garden can also help remove pollutants from the spill and can provide food and shelter for butterflies, songbirds and other wildlife.