A Rain Garden or "bioretention basin" is a vegetated depression in an urban landscape that collects, treats, and recharges storm water into the ground. Because it is a garden as much as it is a ...
Some plants were extras following the establishment of a Pollinator Garden, while others were purchased by the Boone County Community Garden Organization. The plants in the rain garden consist of of a ...
Rain gardens are planted with native or well adapted plant species that can tolerate both wet and dry conditions and have deep roots that promote water infiltration. Water should drain completely ...
After one of the wettest years on record and the rainiest weeks on the horizon, households have been told to consider incorporating flood-tolerant plants into ‘rain gardens’ in their backyards.
If your garden is particularly affected by the rain, you might also want to consider adding inclining patios or decking that will allow you to control and manage excess water flow. Some plants are ...