© Earth Partnership for Schools•University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum Prepare and Plant a Rain Garden 4-2
Background
Planting a rain garden is a very special event in a school year and an important contribution to the environment.
Therefore, consider...
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© Earth Partnership for Schools•University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum Prepare and Plant a Rain Garden 4-2
Background
Planting a rain garden is a very special event in a school year and an important contribution to the environment.
Therefore, consider including the
entire school community by integrating some form of a ceremony or dedication into the planting project.
Because of curriculum requirements, this
may be the only opportunity some students will have with the planning and
implementation of a rain garden.
Whether you are planting shrubs, trees, or herbaceous plants, there are a few
tips for successful planting.
First, dig a hole that is considerably wider and as
deep as or just slightly deeper than the container or root system of the plant.
It is not necessary to modify the soil, so use the soil you dig out to fill the
hole back in once you have placed the plant.
If you modify the soil within
the hole too much you might discourage the plant from extending its roots
away
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