Rain Water Gardens

Student’s Name

Institutional Affiliation
 Rain Water Gardens

Rain gardens are green infrastructure with shallow and landscaped depressions designed to

manage and control storm water runoff. They reduce flooding by collecting rainwater from the

roof and allowing them to soak into the ground. With grass and flowers planted, rain gardens can

effectively filter pollutants and offer wildlife habitat. By capturing the rainwaters, the garden can

reduce the amount of water flowing into storm drains and nearby waterways, which can help

prevent soil erosion. The implementation of the landscapes is influenced by a variety of factors,

inclusive of the local climate of the area and the maintenance schedule. This plays a big part in

preparing the gardens and whether the plants are well conversant with the climate changes.

Rain gardens are versatile and can be implemented in various settings, including owner's

residential properties, commercial buildings, extensive public parks, and institutional areas. The

gardens' design fit within any existing landscape, enhancing the area's beauty while providing a

functional benefit. Green infrastructures outlined by the EPA are also designed to filter water to

prevent flooding. The green vegetation can infiltrate rainfall and evapotranspiration from time to

time. Installing green infrastructure includes monitoring the quantity and quality of storm water

runoff. On the other hand, rain garden encompasses maintenance challenges, such as weed

collection during summer and spring seasons and complaints from the nearby occupants over the

stagnant water that collects in the single drainage system.

From a perspective, rain gardens are practical from green infrastructure that can help manage

storm water runoff and reduce pollution. However, it also gives other social-economic and

environmental benefits to the community. In addition, Environmental Protection Agency should

educate the community on the need for rainwater gardens in their residential areas. Rain gardens
are green infrastructure with shallow and landscaped depressions designed to manage and control

storm water runoff.

 References

Environmental Protection Agency. (n.d.). Soak up the rain: Rain gardens. Retrieved from

https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-rain-gardens