UF/IFAS Explains How Rain Gardens Help Manage Runoff

A rain garden gives runoff from roofs or paved areas a place to collect briefly and soak into the ground. UF/IFAS Extension Lake County explains how these shallow planted basins help manage stormwater.

Start by watching where water flows after rain. Note compacted soil and spots where water lingers. Check drainage before picking a location, and keep the basin away from the foundation.

Choose plants suited to the site's light and to both temporary wet conditions and dry spells. A rain garden addresses runoff on the property. It does not replace a drainage plan for recurring flooding.

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