Early this morning I was busy weeding in my backyard garden. My poor flower gardens are really in bad shape! I have not been out to weed in a loooong time. Not to mention that the winds from hurricane Irene really did a number on some of my taller plants!
I really had to hustle because the landscapers were on their way to begin the first phase of installing my FREE Rain Garden. I am excited about this garden for several reasons. First because it free, second because it's good for the environment and the third reason is that I am am hoping that this will add even more interest to my gardens!
What is a Rain Garden you ask? Well, from what I understand, it is a garden where the old soil is removed and replaced with a special soil that acts like a filtration system. When it rains the water will slowly leech down into the soil as opposed to just running off down through the yard and into the creek behind our home. This garden will also be planted with plants native to Maryland.
There is a small creek that runs behind our home which eventually meets up with the Corsica River, which then meets the Chester River which then runs into the Chesapeake Bay. This Rain Garden is a result of grant money that has been set aside for the purpose of protecting the Rivers and Bay. Several of my neighbors are also having Rain Gardens installed this week. I will post more pictures as the work is finished. This is so exciting! :)
Hope you have a blessed Day!
1 comment:
That sounds really neat! Can't wait to see how it all works out for you. :)
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