Rain Garden?

A lot of you have probably been hearing the phrase "Rain Garden". Like most of us you are probably wondering what is a "rain garden" and what does it do? Well, a "rain garden" is a planted depression that is designed to allow rainwater runoff the opportunity to be absorbed from impervious urban areas like roofs, driveways, walkways, and compacted lawn areas. This reduces rain runoff by allowing storm water to soak into the ground (as opposed to flowing into storm drains and surface waters which causes erosion, water pollution, flooding, and diminished groundwater). Rain gardens can cut down on the amount of pollution reaching creeks and streams by up to 30%. Can you imagine the environmental benefit if we all had one. It is important to remember that a well designed "rain garden" can be a beautiful addition to your home or business' landscape. It is also important to remember that they do not have to be a large financial burden. Doing things in a sustainable way doesn't have to look weird or be expensive. You can find out more about "rain gardens" or how you can have your own by contacting Apex Landscape today!