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Wetlands & Rain Gardens
Rain gardens are most effective with the use of native plants which are more likely to flourish in our climate, and they also provide habitat for birds and insects. By careful preparation of the bed there is not going to be standing water- so need not worry about mosquitoes. The use of the rain garden involves developing an awareness of and manipulating surface and rooftop water to collect in prepared basins -or bioretention swales. The basin is prepared according to the type pf soil encountered and generally requires the addition of compost and possibly sand and gravel or cobbles and rocks for aesthetics and enhanced percolation. The plants' roots and soil microbes effectively filter contaminants and suspended particles out of the water, protecting our fragile ecosystems. Wetland - Rain Garden Photo Gallery
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Another concept of
interest to many people is that of the Rain Garden. Basically it means utilizing landscaping to capture
rainwater and release it slowly -like a sponge- to replenish the aquifer. It is a way to alleviate drainage
problems and runoff sedimentation issues as well as an opportunity to create beautiful gardens with "surplus"
water.