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RAIN GARDENING and Rain Barrels:
Resources for Residents

Rain Gardens

Planning and building a rain garden is an excellent way to improve the quality of the rainwater on your property. The following links contain some excellent resources for homeowners who would like to know more.

How-To Manual
Click to download .pdf file (4.95 MB)

Native Plants for Rain Gardens Database (Wisconsin)

Rock Island Rain Gardens Brochure
Click to download file

Rain Garden Links (Wisconsin)

Bloomingdale Public Library Presentation - Coming Soon
Click to download .pdf file

Local Native Plant Suppliers
Click to download .pdf file

      Local Native Landscaping Companies
Click to download .pdf file
                                                                                                        

Rain Barrels

Consider installing a rain barrel to save your rainwater for a sunny day. Here are some resouces to get you started. Please check back for information about future rain barrel sales in DuPage County.

How to build and install a rain barrel (HGTV)

Brochure  (The Conservation Foundation)

Rain Barrel Resources (King County)