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Custom Rain Gardens in Southeast Pa | R&S Property Service

August 14, 2020

An Affordable Way to Manage Stormwater Runoff

Rain gardens are a simple and cost efficient way to reduce your contribution to stormwater pollution. We can help you create a rain garden that not only looks beautiful, but serves as a natural filter for your property’s storm water runoff.

At R & S Property Services we’ve designed countless rain gardens that mimic the natural absorption and pollutant removal activities of a forest or meadow.

- Ryan Shrum

Here’s how a Rain Garden works:

Rain gardens are built strategically to capture rainwater from your roof, driveway and sidewalks. As the water slowly soaks into the ground, the plants and rocks in the rain garden naturally filter out contaminants to release clean water back into the eco system. In fact, rain gardens can absorb as much as 40 percent more water than a standard lawn!

At R & S Property Services we’ve designed countless rain gardens that mimic the natural absorption and pollutant removal activities of a forest or meadow. If your landscaping is prone to washout or your lawn remains soggy for days after a storm, a rain garden can help. By creating a custom garden to capture your stormwater runoff and filter it slowly back into the ground you’ll avoid standing water that can lead to a soggy lawn, and you’ll enjoy the benefits of a beautiful garden that won’t wash out.

Rain gardens are dug into the ground and filled with stone and plants that will naturally filter stormwater. Some gardens are dug 4” – 8” deep and large scale projects may be as deep as 1’ – 2’ which makes them extremely absorbent and cost efficient. Most rain gardens can be installed without permits or heavy equipment and they are a great way to reduce the pollution from your home or business. If you’re in the market for a custom rain garden or you’d like to learn more, contact us today!