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The Rain Garden |
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Rain cups replace a downpipe to capture rainwater from a house guttering, turning it into an interesting feature. Directing the rainwater along a rill into a planted “rain garden” allows it to soak back into the ground instead of overloading storm-water drains.
Steve says: “You may not know about changes in planning regulations, which mean that anyone paving more than five square metres of front garden has to do so in a way that prevents rainwater running off onto the highway and, therefore, into the storm water drains. Estate and property developers now have to give consideration to rainwater management, including using SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems) to minimise the effects of rainwater during heavy downpours.” |
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The School Garden |
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This design for a school garden includes habitats to encourage wildlife - a pond with aquatic, marginal and bog plants, trees and shrubs, a hedgerow and scrub, a living willow tunnel, wildflower meadow, green-roofed shelter, and nesting boxes for bats, birds, hedgehogs, ladybirds and bumble bees.
“Introducing children to gardening at an early age helps them to understand where the food on their table comes from, and research by the RHS suggests it can help improve academic achievement, behaviour and confidence among pupils. It can contribute to the mental and physical health of children.” Independent 26 April 2009 |
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Recent topics include:
· Walking around a garden design · The British garden in winter · Green roofs · Residential garden design · Garden therapy · More about bees
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