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*The aesthetic can range from very naturalistic to quite formal, depending on the planting plan.

*The aesthetic can range from very naturalistic to quite formal, depending on the planting plan.

*Vegetation must also be capable of tolerating prolonged wet and dry periods unless an irrigation plan is in place

*Vegetation must also be capable of tolerating prolonged wet and dry periods unless an irrigation plan is in place

*If the facility is intended to be relatively inconspicuous, then the tallest plant material should be placed into the deepest part of the rain garden.

*If the facility is intended to be relatively inconspicuous, then the tallest plant material should be placed into the deepest part of the rain garden. . Otherwise, choose taller plants for the back of the garden tapering the height down to the front of the garden.

Since rain gardens are typically smaller scale homeowner projects smaller stock plants may be considered. Smaller containers may be easier to purchase, transport, and plant, but it may take longer to have a fully vegetated garden. Plant material per Canadian Standards for Nursery Stock, Eighth Edition. Seed planting is not recommended for rain gardens. Plants should be container grown, balled and burlapped or wire basket.  

Since rain gardens are typically smaller scale homeowner projects smaller stock plants may be considered. Smaller containers may be easier to purchase, transport, and plant, but it may take longer to have a fully vegetated garden. Plant material per Canadian Standards for Nursery Stock, Eighth Edition. Seed planting is not recommended for rain gardens. Plants should be container grown, balled and burlapped or wire basket.