How To Create A Rainwater Garden
These days, people are into new methods of growing plants in their homes. Organic gardens have become a rage in contemporary homes and colonies. If your area has moderate or a lot of rainfall then one type of organic farming that you can try is rainwater gardening.
Urbanization and industrialization have led to a planet where plants and trees are becoming extinct. There is a lot less greenery these days than there was 50 years ago. The carbon cycle has also been disturbed and global warming has become a major threat to us too. To repair the planet is up to us. So we should all do our bit.
Why is Rainwater Gardening So Important?
Rainwater runoff is a problem is such areas of heavy rainfall. This damages soil and roads and also creates problems like clogged drains and waterlogged streets. This water may flow over garbage dumps and asphalt grounds and carry the water into other areas.
This polluter water may cause a lot problems. If you invest in rainwater gardening, the soil and plants can soak up a lot of toxins. For that, planting tough and strong plants is also necessary as all plants cannot take that much strain.
Tips to Build a Rainwater Garden
- A shallow depression is needed for any kind for rainwater garden. 4 to 8 inches should be more than enough.
- Make sure that the plants soak up the polluted water within 48 hours. If this isn’t taken care of the plants will rot and die and the pollutants will stagnate into deeper grounds.
- Never use harmful chemicals and fertilizers in rainwater gardening. The soil and the plants are meant to attract animals and birds maintaining the balance of nature. If there are a lot of chemicals, either the animals will die or not come around at all.
- The soil can be sand or even clay. Grow the plants which can grow in such soil accordingly.
Follow these basic tips and also read manuals and garden maintenance guides for rainwater gardening. Do what is needed to be done and you can grow and make use of such organic gardens.
