When storms roll in, every home gardener will want a rain garden. What is a rain garden? Here’s what the United States Environmental Protection Agency has to say.
“A rain garden is a depressed area in the landscape that collects rain water from a roof, driveway or street and allows it to soak into the ground.”
When water collects in these spaces, specially selected plants help filter and absorb the rain. Rain garden plants must be able to tolerate a lot of moisture. Home gardeners will also want to consider the region they live in before planting any new species. Doing so helps homeowners avoid planting invasive species or blooms that will wither in unsuitable weather.
Start your rain garden by checking out this list of moisture-tolerant plants.