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PLAN
Rain gardens can be sized and 9

shaped to fit in a variety of

locations on your property or

project site. Several important

considerations are highlighted

in this section of the handbook

for planning and creating a

successful rain garden design. 1

In this Section

• How to Get Started • Rain Garden Sizing Chart

• Check Site Drainage • Rainfall Regions for
• Where to Locate a Rain Garden Western Washington
• Where Not to Locate a Rain Garden • Rain Garden Terms

• Test Your Soil • Determine the Shape of
• Determine the Size of Your Rain Garden Your Rain Garden Background Image: Erica Guttman