Stormwater Management

G1758
Published 2007
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Homeowners can reduce water runoff from their gardens by using a functional and aesthetic feature called a rain garden. A rain garden is a small area in a residential yard or neighborhood designed to temporarily hold and soak in rain water that comes from a house roof, driveway or other open area.

A rain garden is not a pond or wetland. It is dry most of the time and holds water after a rain. Rain gardens typically are planted with a mixture of perennial flowers, ornamental grasses and woody shrubs that are adapted to wet and dry conditions.

Publication Details

Authors

Thomas G. Franti

Steven N. Rodie

Subject

Natural Resources

Water Management

Publication Date August 09, 2007
Last Revision Date August 09, 2007
Language English
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Series NebGuide