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I have chosen a new area for my Rain Garden.

brendashetterley

7 years ago

After class 2, I have decided to change location. This area is closer to a downspout First photo , My friend Karen and I , I'm on the right, digging & filling the perc hole. Next photo is the lowest point. The whole area slopes downward from from garage.

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Washtenaw County Water Resources
7 years ago
Hi! This looks like a great spot. How did your perc test go? If you have clay soils, I would recommend putting the rain garden slightly higher than the lowest spot. That way the water has somewhere to overflow in a large rain event. Also, can you easily see the spot from your house? Looks like a shadier spot- I bet cardinal flower and some ferns would look great!

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