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KIDS corner LET’S PLANT A RAIN GARDEN! BY SALLY WENCZEL MOTHER, WRITER, GARDEN EDUCATOR Rain is a valuable resource, not just something to get rid of down the storm sewer. What are you doing with your rain? Try planting a rain garden this spring, then behold the life and beauty it creates and attracts. Plus, you’ll be helping the environment! A rain garden is planted near a sump pump or downspout outlet or in a low-lying area of your yard. The center of the garden has a shallow dip that is filled with sand and native, water-loving plants, like blue flag iris or the vibrant cardinal flower, which is pollinated by hummingbirds and boy do they love it! The speedy, little sprites visit my garden all summer long! “Native plants produce nectar for pollinators such as bumblebees and monarch butterflies and also provide fruit and fiber for songbirds,” said John DeLisle, ecologist and principal at Natural Community Services, a rain garden installation company based in West Bloomfield. Wild mint loves the slightly higher edges around a rain garden, while elderberry bushes, black-eyed susan and spiderwort fill in the gaps. Don’t worry about pesky mosquitoes breeding in your temporary pond! The water goes away within 24 hours after being filled up by a big rainstorm…but you may have some frog visitors in the meantime. Ribbit! Some native Michigan plant options include: Cardinal Flower Black Eyed Susan Wild Mint Swamp Milkweed or Butterfly Milkweed Blue Flag Iris Elderberry Spiderwort Golden Alexander Sedges/Grasses RAIN GARDENS ARE GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT: The deep and extensive root systems of native Michigan plants absorb rainwater (storm water) that would otherwise flow into the storm drain and enter our fresh water supply. Storm water from urban areas is a type of ‘nonpoint source’ pollution. The storm water picks up many pollutants along its pathway to our groundwater, lakes and rivers. We call it “Polluted Runoff.” Polluted storm water runoff is caused by so many of our everyday activities and we all need to work together to prevent it! “Rain gardens control slope erosion and sediment laden runoff and absorb pollutants from hard surfaces,” said DeLisle. Pollutants in storm water may include “gutter grit” from roof shingles, antifreeze, grease, oil, and heavy metals from cars; fertilizers, pesticides and chemicals from gardens, homes and businesses; bacteria from pet waste and broken septic systems; and sediment from poorly managed construction sites. So, let’s do something with our rain before it hits the drain: embrace it, and grow something beautiful for everyone to enjoy! 38 CHALDEAN NEWS APRIL 2019
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