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Excavating the siteChecking the size

Preparing to plantFinal product

Pictured above: excavating the site Pictured above: reviewing the excavation process

Pictured above: rain garden refilled with amended soil, before plants Pictured above: rain garden with plants, before mulch

Installation on a slope Protecting site during construction

Excavation and constructing berm Tamping soil on the berm

Plant Installation Plant Installation and Mulching

Measure the garden and set grade stakes Begin excavation by removing existing sod

 Excavation and building the berm  Finishing the excavation and berm construction

Installing the plantsMulching the rain garden

 Summary ◦ Use a level and tape measure to define the area to be excavated ◦ Excavate and remove existing vegetation and soil to the desired depth ◦ Construct the berm and weir to the appropriate height ◦ Install the plants ◦ Mulch the rain garden with 3” of hardwood mulch