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Tips

Install the Inflow........................................................................41
Look for these boxes with helpful tips and Place the Rain Garden Soil Mix ................................................41
information throughout the handbook.
Protect the Inflow and Overflow................................................42
Edging......................................................................................42

Tools and Materials
Checklist 3 PLANT

Prepare to Landscape Your Rain Garden..................................44
 These checklists are provided The Benefits of Plants..............................................................45
to help you gather the tools and materials
you may need in each stage of creating Planting Zones..........................................................................45
your rain garden.
Landscaping Guidelines and Suggestions.................................46
Mulch........................................................................................50

Sample Planting Plans..............................................................51

Local and State
Requirements Alert
4 MAINTAIN

This box reminds you to check local Keep the Water Flowing............................................................56
and state requirements, including Department
of Ecology Stormwater Minimum Requirements, Minimize Exposed Soil and Erosion..........................................56
that may apply to your project. Provide Routine Maintenance....................................................57
Maintenance Checklist..............................................................61

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Plant List ............................................................A-1
PLANT MAINTAIN Appendix B: Other Resources and Websites ...........................B-1

Erica Guttman 43 Erica Guttman 55 Appendix C: Introduction to Washington State Department
of Ecology’s Requirements for Rain Gardens
in Western Washington........................................C-1