10 Tips On How To Make Your Own Rain Garden

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00:0010 tips on how to make your own rain garden include a sediment forebay install a shallow

00:07gravel lined forebay to capture debris prevent clogging ease maintenance and maintain infiltration

00:12performance over time select native water tolerant plants choose locally native water

00:19tolerant species they resist pests deepen soils support pollinators and avoid invasive problems

00:25layer with mulch to retain moisture apply two to three inches of shredded mulch to suppress weeds

00:33reduce erosion moderate temperature and enrich soil evaluate your site's water flow map runoff

00:41paths after storms intercept flow safely avoid foundations and position the garden on a gentle

00:47suitable slope plan for sun and shade patterns observe daily light patterns match sun lovers and

00:55shade tolerant natives accordingly to maximize blooms and overall plant vigor throughout seasons

01:02group plants by moisture preference zone wetter centers for obligate wetland plants and drier edges

01:08for upland natives reducing stress watering and maintenance needs amend soil with compost and sand

01:16blend native soil with compost and coarse sand to balance moisture retention improve drainage and

01:22support healthy roots design gentle slopes and overflow grade gentle inlets and a defined spillway use

01:30stone-lined overflow to prevent erosion and protect surrounding landscapes during storms use deep-rooted

01:37herbaceous plants plant deep-rooted perennials and native grasses to break compaction stabilize soil enhance

01:44infiltration and support ground nesting bees habitat determine garden size and shape

01:50size the garden at roughly 20 to 30 percent of the contributing impervious area favor curved outlines for natural

01:58aesthetics and microhabitats