Learn about Rain Gardens -- Putting Rainwater To Great Use

Rain gardens store rain for a few hours, allowing the water to seep into the ground, rather than flowing away as runoff and accumulating pollutants. This helps to recharge ground waters that replenish streams and ponds between rain events.

Rain gardens attract birds and butterflies while protecting streams, lakes and ponds. Planted with native flowers, shrubs, and grasses, rain gardens can thrive without fertilizers and pesticides.

From The Massachusetts Water Coalition:
http://www.commonwaters.org/component/content/article/8-greent-towns/36-...