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| Often referred to as upland area. The ecology of this zone is terrestrial due to its elevation in relation to the filter bed. The zone most closely resembles a Cultural Meadow or a Cultural Thicket community, depending on the mix of grasses, herbaceous material, shrubs and trees utilized.
| Often referred to as upland area. The ecology of this zone is terrestrial due to its elevation in relation to the filter bed. The zone most closely resembles a Cultural Meadow or a Cultural Thicket community, depending on the mix of grasses, herbaceous material, shrubs and trees utilized.
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*A variety of plant material can be selected based on the desired aesthetic, including turf grass, ornamental grasses and perennial flowers, shrubs, and trees.
*The aesthetic can range from very naturalistic to quite formal, depending on the planting plan.
*Vegetation must also be capable of tolerating prolonged wet and dry periods unless an irrigation plan is in place
*If the facility is intended to be relatively inconspicuous, then the tallest plant material should be placed into the deepest part of the rain garden.
Since rain gardens are typically smaller scale homeowner projects smaller stock plants may be considered. Smaller containers may be easier to purchase, transport, and plant, but it may take longer to have a fully vegetated garden. Plant material per Canadian Standards for Nursery Stock, Eighth Edition. Seed planting is not recommended for rain gardens. Plants should be container grown, balled and burlapped or wire basket.
Below are recommended plant sizes for planting rain garden features.
'''Deciduous Shrubs''' - 60 - 80 cm height
'''Coniferous Shrubs / Broadleaf Evergreens''' - 40 cm spread (roughly #3 or 3 gal. container)
'''Perennials/Grasses''' - 15 cm to #1 or 1 gal. container stock
'''Ground Cover/ Vines''' - 10 cm to #1 or 1 gal. container stock
==Incentives and Credits==
==Incentives and Credits==