Studies show that at least seventy percent of pollution in rivers, lakes and streams has been brought about by storm water. This alarming report should alert us to take part in keeping these water resources clean, safe, and unspoiled by pollution.
There is a good number of ways and techniques in order to avoid and salvage the water from being contaminated with pollution. Still, the most creative and fascinating of these ways is by starting your own rain garden.
Rain gardens are steadily gaining popularity because they are very easy to maintain, useful in promoting safe water resources, and naturally bloom into a beautiful small replica of nature in your yard. It is named as such because this particular type of garden is designed to gather water which had collected in sidewalks, roofs, driveways and other shallow surfaces in the house.
The water flows directly into an area where wild flowers, perennial plants, and native grasses are planted. This would, in turn, minimize the amount of water that gushes off into the local waterways and storm skewers at great magnitudes.
It is very easy to start and maintain a rain garden. Most effort is only exerted at the beginning or initial part because once established, nature itself would harness the care and maintenance for your garden. To start you off, find a favorable spot where you want your perennial flowers and grasses to bloom.
The most obvious sites would be the areas that accumulate most water after a rain or storm. However, make sure that this particular area is at least ten feet away from your house. This is to ensure that your basement is not flooded and the overall structure of your house is kept from being damaged by the water.
There is no established size as to how big an ideal rain garden should be plotted because majority of gardeners only make use of the available area in their place. Still, you should keep in mind that rain gardens develop best if the area has an irregular shape or is slightly curved. This would encourage an excellent flow and drainage of the water.
You can further assess if your selected site is indeed suitable to be installed with a rain garden by digging a hole at least six to eight inches in depth. Fill the hole with water and leave it for twelve hours. If after the given time frame, the hole still contains water, then it is not a favorable place to start your rain garden.
Always go for plants which are native and perennial because they are strong enough to withstand weather among other growing difficulties. Newly planted flowers and plants should be watered daily for the first two weeks. Once they have taken root and adjusted to their surrounding, you no longer have to water them as much.
Regularly keep an eye on your plants for signs of insects and poor health. Mow or cut down dead plants to encourage new plant growth. Once established, nature would take the harness in taking care of your garden.
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