Basics of Rain Gardens with Eco-Landscaping Expert Sean James

Basics of Rain Gardens with Eco-Landscaping Expert Sean James

Sean discusses the basics of rain gardens from soil, shape, depth, plant materials, ecological benefits, cost-saving tips and points viewers to further resources where they can learn more about rain gardens. Sean also gives eco-friendly tips to take your property above and beyond just a rain garden.

This Rain Garden project was a collaboration with Sean James Consulting, Credit Valley Conservation, St. Alban's Anglican Church and many volunteers.
It was funded by the Takla Foundation.

It can be visited at:
19 St Alban's Dr, Acton, ON L7J 1C6

Credit Valley Conservation Rain Garden Information:
https://cvc.ca/wp-content/uploads/201...
Rain Garden Book: https://amzn.to/3gWAuKC

You can find Sean on various platforms.
Website: http://www.seanjames-consulting.ca/
Youtube:    / @seanjamesconsultingdesign2739  
Instagram:   / seanjamesdesigns  
Facebook

00:00 Intro
00:30 Parties Involved in this Rain Garden
01:10 The power of change that gardening holds
01:55 What is a rain garden
02:45 St Alban's Rain Garden Design Plan
03:12 Two Cardinal Rules of a Rain Garden
03:40 Plants used in a Rain Garden
04:40 Native Alternative to Boxwood Shrubs
05:00 Realistic Expectations of a New Rain Garden
05:20 Importance of Signage in Home Gardens
06:05 Rain Garden Soil
07:15 Rain Garden Depth
07:42 Replace or Amending Soil in a Rain Garden
08:57 How to Sculpt a Rain Garden
09:55 Rain Gardening on a Slope
10:44 How to Save Money on a Rain Garden
11:50 More Resources to Learn about Rain Gardens
12:54 Alternatives to a Rain Garden
14:55 Supporting The Ecosystem

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