arlington, virginia: one rain garden at a time
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8/3/2019 Arlington, Virginia: One Rain Garden at a Time
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Ferns f or a Rain GardenWater-loving native ferns can be plantedas borders near the periphery of the
garden, where there are no trees orshrubs. The following native species canthrive in the damp conditions, quicklyprocess the ground water, and transpireground water into the atmosphere. Aswith other plant categories use thebotanical name when researching on theinternet or in a book and when
purchasing.
Azol la palmatum
Mosquito Fern
Cystopter is bulb i fera
Bulblet Fern
Dryopter is gold iana
Log FernDryoper is c l in tonia
Clinton’s Wood Fern
Onocl ea sensib i l is
Sensitive Fern
Osmunda regal is
Royal Fern
Osmunda c innemomeaCinnamon Fern
Thelypter is pa lus t ra
Marsh Fern
Raingarden Resources
RainGarden Design and Construction:http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/nvswcd/raingarde
nbk.pdf
http://www.novaregion.org and search for“raingarden”
http://raingardens.org/docs/Create_A_Rain_Garden.pdf
http://www.cwp.org/Community_Watersheds/brochure.pdf
http://www.raingardens.org/Index.php
http://www.dof.virginia.gov/mgt/resources/pub-Rain-Garden-Tech-Guide_2008-05.pdf
Rain Water Harvesting
NoVa Regional Rain Barrel program:http://www.arlingtonenvironment.org/barrel.htm
http://www.rainwatermanagement.com
http://www.cwp.org/Resource_Library/Center_ Docs/Residential/rainbarrelgarden.pdf
http://rainbarrelguide.com/
http://www.watersavers.com/
Special thanks to the City of Falls Church Stream Stewards, who created the original
version of this brochure.
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What is a Raingarden?A rain garden is a low-lying area withspecially-prepared soils and selected
native plants that serves to absorbrainwater runoff from surroundingrooftops, paved surfaces, and lawn.
How To Prepare the GardenSelect a low area away from yourhome where water normally flows. Ona flat yard, artificially create a low
area.
Mark that area for the garden. Thelarger the area, the more water youcan control. Dig out the marked areato a depth of at least 2 feet. Deeper isbetter.
Add to the soil leaf mulch or othercomposted organic matter.
For detailed instructions, go to thefollowing websites:
RainGarden Design and Construction:http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/nvswcd/raingardenb
k.pdf
http://www.novaregion.org and search for“raingarden”
www.raingarden.org
Trees for a Rain GardenPlant native trees around theperimeter of the garden. These trees
will absorb huge quantities of waterfrom your yard. Search the botanicalname on the internet and find out theultimate mature size andcharacteristics of the following speciesbefore selecting one or more to plant.When purchasing a tree, use only thebotanical name, and do not allow the
nursery to talk you into a substitute.
Betu la n igra – River Birch
Carpinus carol i n ia
American Hornbeam I lex opaca
American Holly Magnol ia v i rg in iana –
Sweetbay Magnolia
Nyssa sy lvat ic a
Tupelo
Quercus bicolor
Swamp White Oak
Sal ix d iscolor Pussy Willow
Taxodium d ist ic hum
Bald Cypress
Shrubs for a Rain GardenPlant native shrubs in the middle of therain garden. Each of the shrubs listed
below will absorb a lot of water.Choose the species according to youraesthetic interests. Each has differentcolored leaves and flowers. Searchthe botanical name on the internet forfurther information. When purchasinga shrub, use only the botanical nameand do not let the nursery talk you into
substitutions.
Aronia abut i fo l ia
Red Chokeberry
Calycanthus f lor idus
Sweetshrub
Clet hra a ln i fo l ia
Summersweet Cornus amom um
Silky Dogwood
I lex g labra
Inkberry
I lex ver t i lu la ta
Winterberry
I tea v i rg in icaSweetspire
Vacc in ium corymbosum
Highbush Blueberry
Viburnum denta t um
Arrowwood Viburnum
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