NH: Residential Rain Gardens

Residential Rain Gardens They are… • Shallow depressions that allow water to collect and infiltrate • Effective at removing particulates and some nutrients from stormwater runoff • Planted with native or adapted plants that tolerate wet and dry conditions •... More

Residential Rain Gardens They are… • Shallow depressions that allow water to collect and infiltrate • Effective at removing particulates and some nutrients from stormwater runoff • Planted with native or adapted plants that tolerate wet and dry conditions • Additions to the landscape installation and/or maintenance services you offer They are not… • Suitable for every site Limiting factors: • Poorly drained areas • Underlying ledge • Heavy clay soils • High water table • Mosquito pools • Located near basements or septic systems • High tech or hard to install Less