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RAIN GARDENS AND THEIR BENEFITS
There are significant benefits to planting a rain garden.
  • less flooding after heavy rainfall
  • fewer pollutants ending up in the water supply
  • reduced need to water because runoff water is absorbed into the ground
  • more birds and insects attracted by colorful native plants

A rain garden is designed to manage runoff water in a way that is more beneficial to the environment. Runoff from surfaces that prevent the absorption of water into the ground (roads, roofs, sidewalks, etc.) flows into the rain garden, which is planted in a depression. Instead of collecting in stormwater drains, that water becomes available for plants as groundwater. The garden should be planted with deep-rooted plants that are native to the area. The plants will intercept water that is polluted with oil, chemicals and salt and naturally clean and filter it. The deep roots will move water downward into the ground. Native plants are often colorful and will attract insects to their nectar and birds to their seeds.
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Pound Ridge, NY 10576
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
  • CALENDAR(PROGRAMS)
  • CONTACT US
  • PHOTOS/EVENTS
    • Library floral design
    • Floral designs for Club Meetings
    • Rain Garden at Moat Family Green >
      • History
      • Photos
      • What is a rain garden?
      • Dedication
      • Rain Garden Plant Identification
    • Holiday Swags
    • Day at the Nursery
    • Other Activities
    • Boxwood Tree Workshop
  • AWARDS
    • 2024 PRGC Annual awards
    • 2023 PRGC Annual Awards
    • 2022 Club Level Awards
    • 2023 FGCNYS awards
    • 2021 PRGC Annual Awards
  • BULB SALE
  • OBITUARIES
    • Memorial flowers
  • PRGC FLOWER SHOWS
    • Overview
    • 2022 - “Sonnets for the Cradle” >
      • Division I - Horticulture "Nursery Rhymes"
      • Division II - Design "Rock-A-Bye-Baby"
      • Division III - Education "Goosey, Goosey Gander"
      • Division IV - Botanical Arts
    • 2018 - “The Big Apple" >
      • Division I - Horticulture
      • Division II - Design
      • Division III - Special Exhibits
    • 2016 - "The Wedding" >
      • Division I - Design
      • Division II - Horticulture
      • Division III - Special Exhibits
      • 2016 Award Winners
  • GARDEN TIPS/RESOURCES
    • Monthly Gardening Tips
    • Gardening Websites
  • MEMBERS ONLY
    • Member Directory
    • Conditioning Plant Material
    • Protected Species List
    • FGCNYS Flower Show Handbook
    • PRGC Bylaws
    • How to make a swag
    • Petite Design Tips