What is a Rain Garden?
These specialized gardens collect rain water from a roof, driveway, street or sidewalk and allow it to soak into the ground. Planted with native grasses, wildflowers, and shrubs, rain gardens can be a beautiful addition to your home landscape while reducing runoff from your property.
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Town of Black Mountain and River Link staff will discuss the many benefits of Residential Rain Gardens on September 13 at 6:30 pm at the Lakeview Center.
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