Rain Garden Site Selection and Installation - Rutgers Cooperative ...

More documents

Recommendations

Info

Frederick CountyRain Garden• A rain garden was constructed at Hedgebrook Farm in 2008• GOAL: To have the rain garden serve as a demonstration for county residentswho are interested in controlling polluted runoff and to help recharge thegroundwater
What is a RainGarden?• Shallow landscapeddepression that treatsstormwater runoff.• Designed to merge twoimportant goals: aestheticsand water quality• Can be blended into thelandscape and made to looknatural.• Water is directed into themby pipes, swales, or curbopenings.
Page 4 and 5: Benefits• Designed to intercept,
Page 6 and 7: • Infiltration of runoff− Provi
Page 8 and 9: How To Install aRain Garden
Page 10 and 11: Planning Steps• Identify Site•
Page 12 and 13: Determine Existing Utility Lineshtt
Page 14 and 15: AfterParking Lot/DrivewayRoofUnion
Page 16 and 17: Planning StepsSite VisitDetermine C
Page 18 and 19: Planning StepsIdentify SiteCurrent
Page 20 and 21: Make observationsduring storms toes
Page 22 and 23: Planning StepsSite VisitDetermine S
Page 24 and 25: Percolation TestSteps:Planning Step
Page 26 and 27: Planning StepsSite VisitSoil Test
Page 28 and 29: Planning StepsDesign CalculationsGe
Page 30 and 31: Types of PlantsPlanning StepsDesign
Page 32 and 33: Optional SuppliesPlanning StepsDesi
Page 34 and 35: Remove Existing GrassInstallation S
Page 36 and 37: Installation StepsAdd Soil Amendmen
Page 38 and 39: Installation StepsPrepare the Overf
Page 41 and 42: Installation StepsPlant the Native
Page 43 and 44: Installation StepsApply the MulchPr
Page 45 and 46: Maintenance Steps3. MaintenanceShor
Page 47 and 48: FAQsWill my rain garden cause a mos
Page 49 and 50: FAQsWhat about deer?Try fencing, de
Page 51 and 52: The Bottom Line• Rain gardens are
Page 53:
Any Questions?Essex County Environm
show all

Rain Garden Site Selection and Installation - Rutgers Cooperative ...

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?