Native Plants to Establish Rain Gardens
A storm water garden is a small planted depression that collects and stores rainwater runoff from impervious surfaces like roads, rooftops, and compacted lawns. A rain garden slows water flow, allowing it to percolate into the soil rather than entering storm drains. Storm water gardens are often planted with native plants and grasses with root systems that absorb rainfall and allow the rain to percolate into the ground.