Shady Residential Rain Garden |
The new rain garden in action during a summer shower.
Don't be afraid of the dark! Even shady areas can benefit from a rain garden. The key is to select deep-rooted plants that prefer part- to full-shade. This rain garden's shade-loving plants include Cardinal Flower, Garden Phlox and Culver's Root.
And just a couple of hours later, the stormwater has been absorbed and kept out of the sewer system.