Forwarded from Gorilla Gardener
Rain gardens are nature-based solutions to manage stormwater, enhance biodiversity and public space
A rain garden is a shallow, vegetated depression designed to capture and absorb rainwater runoff from impervious surfaces like roofs, roads, and pavements.
Filled with native plants, engineered soil, and gravel layers, rain gardens slow down and filter water through the ground, reducing pressure on urban drainage systems and improving water quality.
These systems support urban resilience by mitigating flood risks, recharging groundwater, and creating habitats for pollinators and other species.
Rain gardens also cool the microclimate, absorb pollutants, and offer visually attractive green pockets in dense urban settings.
They are commonly integrated into residential areas, streetscapes, and public parks as part of sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS).
https://livetoplant.com/how-to-build-a-rain-garden-to-boost-urban-biodiversity/
A rain garden is a shallow, vegetated depression designed to capture and absorb rainwater runoff from impervious surfaces like roofs, roads, and pavements.
Filled with native plants, engineered soil, and gravel layers, rain gardens slow down and filter water through the ground, reducing pressure on urban drainage systems and improving water quality.
These systems support urban resilience by mitigating flood risks, recharging groundwater, and creating habitats for pollinators and other species.
Rain gardens also cool the microclimate, absorb pollutants, and offer visually attractive green pockets in dense urban settings.
They are commonly integrated into residential areas, streetscapes, and public parks as part of sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS).
https://livetoplant.com/how-to-build-a-rain-garden-to-boost-urban-biodiversity/
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