The beauty of this type of garden is multi-faceted. Not only does it create an interesting vista it also provides an intercept site for storm water runoff before it enters the waterways. Rain Gardens are also excellent sources of wildlife habitats.
Roberta Bogash has been working with plants for the better part of her life. After studying photography at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington DC and interning as a darkroom technician for GreenPeace USA she began studying horticulture through the Master Gardener Program in Maryland.
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Rain Gardens; Start with the Site
by Roberta Bogash · June 23, 2009
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.