Ep. 260 Managing Stormwater with Rain Gardens | #GoodGrowing

Rain gardens are one of the most effective tools homeowners can use to manage stormwater, reduce runoff, and add beauty to the landscape. In this episode of the Good Growing Podcast, Chris, Emily, and Ken explore how rain gardens work, why they matter, and how they can help keep excess water out of storm sewers and local waterways.

Plus, hear about upcoming rain garden educational programs and community installation projects happening across Illinois Extension.

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02:17 Topic of the day: Rain gardens. Why are they important?

06:02 Describing the urban stormwater system

10:05 Other stormwater management tools besides rain gardens

13:53 What is a rain garden? The difference between detention and retention

15:29 Where should and shouldn't rain gardens be in a home landscape?

16:13 Defining a rain garden: it's a depression in the ground! Yay, we said what it was finally!

25:17 Sizing your rain garden

36:42 Rain Garden installation tips