How to build a rain garden?

by Debbie Coverdale-Miller

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Wanting to place a rain garden in my yard and looking for some tips!

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Janet Pizaro on May 24, 2017

Rain garden or raised garden????

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Debbie Coverdale-Miller on May 25, 2017

rain garden

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Arekaybee on May 25, 2017

I looked this up because I didn't know what it was. Now, I need to make one!
www.agawam.ma.us/filestorage/2895/2897/2927/2934/2986/RainGarden.pdf

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Gail on May 25, 2017

You need to plant near the spot where the water runs off the house. Best to use deep rooted, native and colorful plants. Deep rooted plants will survive in times of drought. This type of garden allows water to be diverted to a safe location.

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