Rain Gardens in NY
Rain Gardens in NY: A Natural Solution for Stormwater Management.
Presently, we planted a series of rain gardens in New York by a beautiful lake. Each rain garden, composed entirely of native plants, is designed to blend functionality with beauty. For example, the shade garden, pictured below, features a variety of native species that thrive in low light.
These species include Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), Heart-Leafed Aster (Symphyotrichum cordifolium), Wild Ginger (Asarum canadensis), Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia), Alumroot (Heuchera villosa), and Culver’s Root (Veronicastrum virginicum). Not only do these plants enhance the garden’s aesthetic appeal, but they also play a critical role in preventing erosion from storm runoff. Their long roots penetrate deep into the soil, absorbing substantial amounts of water. Moreover, as the roots die back each year, they naturally aerate the soil, improving its health.
The Lake George Fund produced a demonstration poster to highlight the importance of these gardens. Additionally, the Lake George Waterkeeper encourages all lakeside residents to explore rain garden design and organic gardening methods. Stormwater mitigation is crucial everywhere; however, at the lake, pollution runoff has more immediate and noticeable effects.
Historically, native plants performed this essential stabilization naturally, long before European colonization of America. Unfortunately, as construction and habitat fragmentation have outpaced restoration efforts for over seven decades, the need for these natural solutions has become increasingly apparent. Fortunately, we are now rediscovering and sharing the regenerative strength of our American native plants, fostering a deeper understanding of their role in ecosystem restoration.
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