Since the ground is still frozen, when can I do my percolation test accurately?

Also, approx. area of roof draining into this area is 32x12.5 (that is a guess for now without pitch) =400 x0.2 =80 sq ft?

Another item we found when measuring in the backyard. What is this random pipe just standing out of the ground? Any thoughts?

Looks like some good planning!

Just keep away from the big tree's roots. And the rain garden should be *downhill* from the downspout so the water flows there. Otherwise, your spot looks good to me!

Due to a variety if issues, we didnt get to it last year but we are all ready to start this year! Ms. Dig has been contacted, yard marked out, and friends founds for the dig in May! Fingers crossed,

We have a list of plants but want to wait to get the first part done before we make an official plan.

We got every in by last October 2022 and are just waiting to see what survived the winter!

This is great! good work! So glad you built your rain garden.

Woot woot!