Plant a landscape that can catch and filter runoff.
You’ll help reduce water pollution while enjoying a more colorful yard.
Whenever it rains, all thatwater has to go somewhere.
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Creating a rain garden in your yard is a practical and beautiful solution.
This water-smart landscape feature is designed to catch and filter rainwater runoff with the help of native plants.
Plus, your rain garden will provide a home to birds, butterflies, and other beneficial creatures.
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Use these easy steps to design your own eco-friendly rain garden.
That could be a natural place to start arain garden.
Use the loose soil to create a low berm on the lowest side of the rain garden.
Manynative plantsfrom boggy habitats work well.
Usenative grasses, sedges, and rushesin at least one-third to one-half of the rain garden.
These plants have very deep root systems that help water seep down into the soil.
Also, select plants with different foliage, texture, and colorful flowers for the prettiest look.
Such plants include ‘Bengal Tiger’canna, scarlet rosemallow, yellow flagirisor Siberian iris,cardinal flower, andobedient plant.
Once you’ve gotten all plants in the ground, water well andadd a layer of mulch.
