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Bioretention Basins/Rain Gardens
buildgreen.ufl.eduBioretention Basins/Rain Gardens Definition: A bioretention area or rain garden is a shallow planted depression designed to retain or detain stormwater before it is infiltrated or discharged downstream. While the terms “rain garden” and “bioretention basin” may be used interchangeably, they can be considered along a continuum of size,
Designing Rain Gardens: A Practical Guide
www.urbandesignlondon.comRain gardens often have a sandier soil composition than normal to allow faster infiltration. A ratio of approximately 50% sand, 30% topsoil and 20% compost will be suitable for most plants, although not all plants cope well in sandy soil conditions. Cross section showing the typical features of a rain garden
Guidelines for the Design and ... - Welcome to NYC.gov
www1.nyc.gov–Rain gardens Storage on surface and within voids of structural soil Infiltration losses from open bottom tank reduce the difference between inflow and maximum release rate w Time Inflow Outflow Max Release Rate
RAIN GARDENS - University Of Maryland
extension.umd.eduIdentify soil type Take a handful of soil and dampen it with a few drops of water. Knead the soil in your hand and squeeze it into a ball. Work the soil