Rain garden maintenance is similar to a typical garden with a few additional components. Annual inspection of any pipes which are part of the garden and cleanout of excess organic debris which might be blocking inlets or pipe structures will need to be done. An important consideration in maintenance practices is to minimize compaction of the planting media. Ideally, once the garden is planted, it will not be walked on or otherwise compacted. During the first season after planting, plants will need to be watered regularly so that they are given a good start on growing and getting established, as in a typical garden.
 

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