Do rain gardens attract mosquitoes?
If built correctly, your rain garden should not host mosquitoes. Mosquito larvae require 2 to 3 days of...
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Take time to create a simple bird’s-eye view of how water flows on your landscape. This will help you identify where to install a ...
Read More about Step 1: Observe and Map Your Site
Walk through your yard and identify potential locations. Note any strong slopes or low spots. It is helpful to watch water...
Read More about Step 2: Determine the Location of the Rain Garden
With your location decided and design constraints considered, you can begin sizing your rain garden. Generally, rain gardens are siz...
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Defining Rain Garden Boundaries
The first step is to outline (with string or spray paint) the parameter of your rain garden. This...
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Plants play an important role in rain garden function:
Provide wildlife habitat and seasonal aesthetic appeal § Take up nutrie...
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Routine Weeding, Pruning, and Mulching
Sediment and debris removal. Periodically, remove sediment and other debris that build up in...
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Brantley, E., N. Dictson, L. Bell, A. Graham, A. James, and R. Kuntz. 2019. Alabama Watershed Stewards Handbook: A Water Resource ...
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A significant amount of water in the water cycle is hidden from day-to-day existence in the ground below people's feet. However, it is only ...
Read More about What is an Aquifer?
There may be several instances where a landowner needs to decommission a private water well on their property. Taking the time to properly d...
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Drinking water sourced from private water wells is widely used across the United States. Private water wells provide water for urban environ...
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Just because water appears to be clean, does not mean that invisible contaminants are not present. This is why performing a well water test ...
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