Choosing an appropriate site for the garden is of critical importance. Always remember that it is the goal of the rain garden is to filter and slow down storm water runoff. The most likely source of runoff will be roofs, lawns (which are shallow rooting and provide minimum runoff absorption), driveways and roads.
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Rain Gardens make a difference; which plants?
by Roberta Bogash · July 1, 2009
Recent downpours have demonstrated the benefit of rain gardens. Storm drains flooded. Water rushed off our gardens and lawns carrying topsoil and chemicals with it. You have an idea for a site. Now what are you going to plant?