Illustration: Steve Buchanan. Originally published in Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Plants & Gardens News (bbg.org) used with permission

MORE ON
RAIN GARDENS

Online Manual
Rain Garden Handbook for West. Washington Homeowners
(external link)

Detailed instructions on constructing a rain garden for the west coast homeowner. Includes a plant list, siting and safety considerations, how to deal with poor-draining clay soils (a common problem in Victoria), cost considerations, and step-by-step instructions on how to design and build a rain garden. Easy-to-understand illustrations and lots of pictures.


Design Considerations for Different Soil Types - Greater Vancouver Regional District
SEE THE PDF
(external link)


Sizing Your Raingarden
An easy-to-use online tool from Kansas City's 10,000 Rain Gardens program. See the
ONLINE RAIN GARDEN CALCULATOR
(external link)


remember to
CALL YOUR MUNICIPALITY
BEFORE YOU DIG!