We asked nurseries with coupons in Chinook Book to give their advice to local gardeners. Linda Shively at Farmington Gardens writes, “A rain garden is a simple way to manage stormwater from a roof or other hard surfaces, like driveways.  By safely diverting water into a shallow depression filled with plants tolerant of periodic flooding, we can filter pollutants and slow down runoff – a definite ‘green’ advantage for our rivers and streams.”

Additionally, you may qualify for stormwater discounts through Clean River Rewards.
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Farmington Gardens recommends these native plants for rain gardens:

Red elderberry
Vine maple
Red alder
Oregon ash
Western red cedar
Red twig dogwood
Salal
Oregon grape (pictured above)
Douglas spirea
Deer fern
Camas
Slough sedge
Common rush
Wild strawberry
Western sword fern

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