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The Rain Garden Quiz

What is a rain garden?

A deep trench along the side of a building that collects stormwater A landscaped garden with a depression that is designed to catch rainwater runoff from hard surfaces, such as a rooftop Another name for a pond

Rain gardens are usually planted with:

Native wildflowers, grasses and other perennial plants Annual flowers Vegetables

Rain gardens are beneficial because they can:

Filter water through the soil instead of running off into storm drains Create habitat for pollinators and insects Help protect neighbourhoods from flooding and drainage problems All of the above

The ideal location for a rain garden is:

In a wet or ponding area of your yard More than 3 meters away from the foundation of a home or nearby building Above a septic system

When considering the slope of your lawn for a rain garden, the ideal slope is:

Between 4 and 8% Greater than 12% 0%

Soil with the fastest drainage is:

Sandy Soil Loamy Soil Clayey Soil

A typical rain garden may be:

5 cm deep 20 cm deep 50 cm deep

Eligible expenses for the Rain Garden Rebate include:

Plants (50% wildflowers or native plant species) Gravel, rock, river stones Soil amendments, edging and mulch All of the above

Ineligible expenses for the Rain Garden Rebate Program currently include:

Landscaper labour Permeable pavers Tools or hardware All of the above

To be eligible for the Residential Rain Garden Rebate program, you must:

Install a rain garden on commercial property in Ontario Install a rain garden on residential property in the City of Thunder Bay Install a dry well or sump pit in your yard