Lakes of the Four Seasons Little League
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Lakes of the Four Seasons Crown Point, Indiana
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| Raingardens |
Property owners can make a big difference to reduce stormwater run-off and improve the health of our lakes. Raingardens are native flower beds placed in low laying areas. Water also may be directed into these water-loving planting beds from downspouts, street run-off, or drainage swales. The plants absorb and slow stormwater flow and filter out pollutants before reaching our lakes.
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Steps to planting a raingarden: 1) Identify the best location for your rain garden. Are you trapping water from the street, swales, or your downspout? 2) Dig down 3-4 inches in depth and level the bottom as much as possible. 3) Choice and install native plants into your rain garden. See raingarden links below for plant ideas. 4) Mulch your garden 5) The garden will need to be weeded while it is establishing itself, but once plants have filled in, weeds will have a difficult time finding room. |
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| Need Assistance Designing your Rain Garden? -- Ask Janet! | ||
| The operations/lakes departments are currently planning demonstration raingardens for the swales between the drive and lower parking lot in front of the clubhouse! | ||
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| This area is always wet and ugly . . . watch for it's new look this summer! Janet Schweizer, a landscape designer, has been contracted to design and oversee the installation of raingardens in these areas. | ||
For more information: Also see Shoreline buffers
Landscaping for Water Quality homeowners' guide
Raingardens: A How-to Manual for Homeowners