tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607889246855444175.post6371140922326298460..comments2023-08-15T07:01:10.872-07:00Comments on Oregon Coast Gardener: Coastal Rain GardensOregon Coast Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691847015067880noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607889246855444175.post-84719034900094857372011-03-16T14:55:55.871-07:002011-03-16T14:55:55.871-07:00Very good post. We don't get a lot of rain, b...Very good post. We don't get a lot of rain, but I want to be sure to use all we get, and not have it run off.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607889246855444175.post-41331583188259195122011-03-16T12:02:55.748-07:002011-03-16T12:02:55.748-07:00So forward thinking to have commercial projects re...So forward thinking to have commercial projects rethink drainage. Permeable surfaces have been with us for a long time, but what is new here is the design aspect utilizing and filtrating the excess water into an aesthetically pleasing and ecologically sound solution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607889246855444175.post-51200501746557537052011-03-16T09:40:52.808-07:002011-03-16T09:40:52.808-07:00Tatyana and curbstone, rain gardens can be a great...Tatyana and curbstone, rain gardens can be a great solution to areas such as those you mention. It's important to study the guide for information on how to calculate the amount of water you get all at once and how soon it will drain through your soil, so you get the design right.<br /><br />Donna, great to hear you are already experienced with this type of construction! I think it's an area of gardening with huge potential, including exploring little-used plants like sedges and rushes.<br /><br />Karin, I am starting to see them more often around here in commercial landscapes... one key point however is maintenance. If they are not cared for like any other garden feature, they can become a 'bad advertisement' for rain gardens. I would love to see more of them!Oregon Coast Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975691847015067880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607889246855444175.post-69665695698532990922011-03-16T09:23:57.391-07:002011-03-16T09:23:57.391-07:00Love this post! Being at the bottom of a valley, ...Love this post! Being at the bottom of a valley, and coast side, we get a LOT of rain in winter. Our driveway is solid concrete, and contributes to a lot of excess runoff (we're hoping to replace it with a permeable surface soon). We have trouble in numerous areas of the garden too though, especially at the base of some of our slopes. A rain garden area would make a lot of sense in those areas to help curb runoff and erosion, and sounds prettier than just a faux dry stream bed. Thanks for the link to the rain garden guide. I'm looking forward to reading this in more detail.Curbstone Valley Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714297348566721344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607889246855444175.post-50009022500150057892011-03-16T02:29:50.368-07:002011-03-16T02:29:50.368-07:00Great post! I am glad that this concept is catchin...Great post! I am glad that this concept is catching on. Wouldn't it be great if more commercial landscaping used this concept? Thanks for the resource link.Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607889246855444175.post-31202682997693604202011-03-16T02:06:13.309-07:002011-03-16T02:06:13.309-07:00I french drained most of my down spouts and create...I french drained most of my down spouts and created gardens around them...then I found areas in the backyard where the water drains naturally that filled up and have now built one rain garden that has to be finished a bit and will construct another...when I see persistently wet areas, it is a great thing to do..wonderful post and resourceDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607889246855444175.post-35974787930311076642011-03-15T19:30:31.312-07:002011-03-15T19:30:31.312-07:00Good article! Maybe, this is what I need to do wit...Good article! Maybe, this is what I need to do with the part of our lawn which is soaked right now and is very mossy.Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.com