A Picture is Worth… New Garden Gloves!

Posted by Jessica, BiOH Polyols Marketing Manager on June 22, 2009

With summer time in the northern hemisphere in full swing, we thought it was time to kick off a new helping out challenge… and figured there is no better time than summer to think about water consumption and protecting groundwater.  I kept hearing references to “rain gardens” but didn’t know much about them. So I decided to do a little research on the topic – quite interesting! 

Rain gardens are made with plants in a small depression and often on a natural slope. They are designed to soak in rain water runoff from roofs, driveways, patios or lawns. Rain gardens are effective in removing chemicals and sediments from the rainwater runoff, and they allow for more water to soak into the ground. We’ve added some additional resources on rain gardens from The Groundwater Foundation in our Green Living section.

We thought that one of the best ways to get motivated to plant a rain garden is to see examples of successful ones…. So we’re asking those folks who have a rain garden to post a picture of their rain garden with some details to our BiOH® Facebook page to help others learn. The first 10 people to post pictures and details of their rain gardens will receive a FREE pair of Classic garden gloves made from recycled plastic water bottles. Spread the word!

For those experts, any rain garden tips to share with others? And for those (like me!) learning about rain gardens, what questions do you have?