Rain Gardens: Managing Stormwater in Australian Suburban Properties

Rain Gardens: Managing Stormwater in Australian Suburban PropertiesRain gardens — planted depressions that capture and absorb stormwater runoff — simultaneously manage water on your property and create a beautiful, wildlife-rich garden feature.Getting StartedA rain garden captures water from downpipes, driveways, and garden paths in a shallow, planted depression that allows water to infiltrate slowly into the soil over 24–48 hours after a rain event. The garden should be sized at approxima…