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Forum: Article: Rain Gardens-Got Bog?Replies: 1, Views: 16
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Dea
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6a)

January 31, 2008
08:50 PM

Post #4480301

When we moved into our property, the road wasn't yet "approved". After much arguing and negotiation, we agreed to give a right of way to the developer for a Storm Water Management Pond. We'd already lived here 2 years and knew the land and what it would tolerate.

We came to an agreement for them to put in a bunch of native shrubs and trees. We've been very happy with the resulting wildlife growth :)

Great article and even when the bog area is very dry in the summer, it's still a plus for us - thanks for the great information!

doccat5
Fredericksburg, VA
(Zone 7b)

February 01, 2008
05:33 AM

Post #4481519

Thanks Dea, it's really a rather complex subject. It's really amazing what can be done by planting Native plants by one of these types of projects. It appears to be a whole new way to help protect the watershed. It's just not very known as yet.


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