Rain Grove

Rain Groves are miniature forests that are very practical storm water management devises that provide multiple services. Rain groves add beauty and shade to any building site. They provide habitat for birds and other urban creatures that live in close proximity to mankind. But more importantly rain groves can be used to absorb run off. Since trees need water, building a rain grove to intercept run off will provide suitable habitat to grow a variety of wetland trees and shrubs. These plants will soak up hundreds of gallons of water a day while also removing waterborne pollutants.

 

Building a rain grove is simple. It just takes a six to twelve inch depression seventy to eight feet wide within an open lawn. This depressed area is planted with lawn grass that tolerates water and an assortment of large, medium and small trees as well as large shrubs that can be grouped within a heavy mulched  bed. As the trees grow and mature they form a perfect grove. A tree grove can be a wonderful storm water management facility for any home or commercial development.