Basics of Rain Gardens with EcoLandscaping Expert Sean James

Sean discusses the basics of rain gardens from soil, shape, depth, plant materials, ecological benefits, costsaving tips and points viewers to further resources where they can learn more about rain gardens. Sean also gives ecofriendly tips to take your property above and beyond just a rain garden.

This Rain Garden project was a collaboration with Sean James Consulting, Credit Valley Conservation, St. Alban's Anglican Church and many volunteers.
It was funded by the Takla Foundation.

It can be visited at:
19 St Alban's Dr, Acton, ON L7J 1C6

Credit Valley Conservation Rain Garden Information:
https://cvc.ca/wpcontent/uploads/201...
Rain Garden Book: https://amzn.to/3gWAuKC

You can find Sean on various platforms.
Website: http://www.seanjamesconsulting.ca/
Youtube:    / @seanjamesconsultingdesign2739  
Instagram:   / seanjamesdesigns  
Facebook

00:00 Intro
00:30 Parties Involved in this Rain Garden
01:10 The power of change that gardening holds
01:55 What is a rain garden
02:45 St Alban's Rain Garden Design Plan
03:12 Two Cardinal Rules of a Rain Garden
03:40 Plants used in a Rain Garden
04:40 Native Alternative to Boxwood Shrubs
05:00 Realistic Expectations of a New Rain Garden
05:20 Importance of Signage in Home Gardens
06:05 Rain Garden Soil
07:15 Rain Garden Depth
07:42 Replace or Amending Soil in a Rain Garden
08:57 How to Sculpt a Rain Garden
09:55 Rain Gardening on a Slope
10:44 How to Save Money on a Rain Garden
11:50 More Resources to Learn about Rain Gardens
12:54 Alternatives to a Rain Garden
14:55 Supporting The Ecosystem

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