Rain Gardens

For those of us with a low lying spot on their property, a Rain Garden can be a great benefit.
Most homes have gutter systems which divert run-off water in times of heavy rain. It ends up going through a storm drain where it can pick up all kinds of pollutants as it drains.Instead, channel the water onto a low-lying place on your property where you have set up your Rain Garden.
 A good size is about 10 feet by 5 feet by 2 feet. For about $75 you can top dress the area with a cubic foot of top soil mixed with 2 cubic feet of sand. (add rotted compost as you make it).
Then talk to your nursery owner about adding plants that like low-lying damp areas or better yet, take a walk and find out which native plants like these kinds of conditions and transplant them. As your Rain Garden grows, it will become a beautiful focal point for your property.
Sandy Stinson
(250) 749-6000