A rain garden is a garden in a low spot that catches and slows rain water from down spouts, driveways, parking lots and roads. It allows for the water to infiltrate into the soil with the help of deep rooted plats. The garden is planted in a shallow basin as part of the landscaping plan and will filter out pollutants from the runoff it captures. Rain gardens can be designed in all shapes and sizes and may include formally arranged plants, fields of wildflowers, stone culverts and other beautiful features.
Rain gardens are used to emulate the drainage system found in nature prior to development. They promote infiltration of rain into the soils. Rain gardens provide water storage, water quality improvement, wildlife habitat and beautification to your landscape.
These videos help to explain more about rain gardens and why a rain garden is beneficial. While they are for different watersheds, the still drain into Lake Erie
Rain Gardens Mimic Natural Conditions by:
1. Slowing runoff near sources
2.Maintaining natural hydrology
3.Absorbing Rainfall
4.Filtering Pollutants
5.Providing Habitat
2.Maintaining natural hydrology
3.Absorbing Rainfall
4.Filtering Pollutants
5.Providing Habitat
More information on rain gardens can be found here
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