rain garden
Stormwater absorption bed
A rain garden is a shallow depression planted with vegetation designed to capture and absorb stormwater runoff from roofs, driveways, or other hard surfaces.
The plants and soil filter pollutants as water slowly percolates into the ground rather than flowing into storm drains.
Rain gardens reduce flooding and erosion while creating habitat for birds and pollinators.
Covert entry into organization
- runoffExcess water drainage
- drainageLiquid removal system
- permeableAllowing substances through
- water managementControlling aquatic resource distribution
swale · soakaway · overflow · downspout · curb cut · inlet · ponding · drawdown
Uncultivated flowering plants
- sedgesGrasslike wetland plants
- rushesMoves very quickly
- grassesMonocot blade plants
- fernsSpore-bearing vascular plants
shrubs · deep-rooted · drought-tolerant · switchgrass · coneflower · plugs · mulch · compost
Flora original to area
- pollinatorsOrganisms transferring reproductive dust
- watershedDrainage area boundary
- water cycleContinuous planetary moisture movement
- evapotranspirationWater loss from land surfaces
wetland plants · aquifer · sedimentation · biofiltration · riparian · erosion control · root zone · denitrification
Planning outdoor environments professionally
- urban planningMunicipal development coordination
- sustainable landscapingEarth-friendly outdoor space design
- bermRaised strip alongside roads
- depressionProlonged low state
overflow · sizing · slope · setback · maintenance · aesthetics · curb appeal · soil testing
Fluttering insects or nervousness
- beesWinged pollinators
- birdsEgg-laying flying vertebrates
- frogsLeaping, croaking amphibians
- dragonfliesLarge hovering predatory insects
insects · amphibians · wildlife corridor · shelter · foraging · nesting · species diversity · microhabitat
infiltration
Covert entry into organization
water management · swale · soakaway · overflow · downspout · curb cut · inlet · ponding · drawdown · underdrain
wildflowers
Uncultivated flowering plants
ferns · shrubs · deep-rooted · drought-tolerant · switchgrass · coneflower · plugs · mulch · compost · soil amendment
native plants
Flora original to area
- pollinatorsOrganisms transferring reproductive dust
- watershedDrainage area boundary
- water cycleContinuous planetary moisture movement
evapotranspiration · wetland plants · aquifer · sedimentation · biofiltration · riparian · erosion control · root zone · denitrification · organic matter
landscape architecture
Planning outdoor environments professionally
- urban planningMunicipal development coordination
- sustainable landscapingEarth-friendly outdoor space design
- bermRaised strip alongside roads
depression · overflow · sizing · slope · setback · maintenance · aesthetics · curb appeal · soil testing · sun exposure
butterflies
Fluttering insects or nervousness
dragonflies · insects · amphibians · wildlife corridor · shelter · foraging · nesting · species diversity · microhabitat · beneficial insects
- gardensflowerbeds, vegetable patch, flower beds, flower bed, xeriscape
- environmentalismecology, conservationism, recycling bins, campaigner, environmentalism
- landscapinglawn care, landscaping, lawn mowing, grading, trees
- nature attractionsnature center, nature preserve, nature trail, wildlife sanctuary, wildlife refuge
- nature center featurestrail, hiking trail, exhibit, nature trail, display case
- water featuresfountain, rivers, streams, lakes, ponds
rain gardenstorm drain
Street-level runoff collector
storm sewer · gutter · retention pond · dry well · drainage pipe
rain gardenconcrete pad
Flat poured foundation surface
parking lot · asphalt · hardscape · blacktop · rooftop
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