Plant Selection & Landscape Design - Southwest Florida Water ...
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SCENARIO H: STANDING WATER<br />
One design option (Rain garden)<br />
CHALLENGES:<br />
• <strong>Water</strong> is slow to drain and collects in low areas<br />
• Compacted soil<br />
GOAL:<br />
To turn low wet areas into rain gardens that will<br />
collect and filter rain water. Rain gardens can be<br />
attractive features in dry times as well if appropriate<br />
plant and material selections are made.<br />
<strong>Plant</strong> Characteristics to Look For:<br />
• Ability to survive prolonged wet conditions<br />
• Also able to tolerate dry conditions (when<br />
water is absent)<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Solutions:<br />
• Consider having the low area(s) excavated<br />
by a professional and use the excess soil to<br />
create berms around the rain garden<br />
• Use plants that will survive wet (or dry) conditions<br />
for long periods of time<br />
Existing <strong>Landscape</strong><br />
SOLUTION 1<br />
Rain Garden<br />
• Line the bottom of the rain garden with<br />
rocks and boulders to provide visual interest<br />
during dry periods<br />
<strong>Water</strong> flow<br />
Rock lining<br />
<strong>Water</strong><br />
flow<br />
<strong>Water</strong> flow<br />
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FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING TM GUIDE TO PLANT SELECTION AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN • 2010
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