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FAQsFrequently Asked Questions• Will my rain garden cause a mosquito problem?• Will my rain garden cause flooding?• What about deer?• How do I slow down the speed of water as it enters the garden?
FAQsWill my rain garden cause a mosquito problem?• There shouldn’t be a mosquito problem if the garden isproperly sited and designed. Rain gardens shoulddrain in less than two days.• Mosquitoes have a 10 day life cycle from egg to adult.• Mosquitoes that carry most diseases do not live inponds. They prefer small amounts of standing watersuch as holes in trees, old tires or bird baths.
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Page 8 and 9: How To Install aRain Garden
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Page 18 and 19: Planning StepsIdentify SiteCurrent
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Page 24 and 25: Percolation TestSteps:Planning Step
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Page 30 and 31: Types of PlantsPlanning StepsDesign
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Page 36 and 37: Installation StepsAdd Soil Amendmen
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Page 41 and 42: Installation StepsPlant the Native
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