1. Excavating, planting and mulching Created by The North Carolina School of Science and Math.The North Carolina School of Science and Math Copyright 2012. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Created by The North Carolina School of Science and Math.The North Carolina School of Science and Math Copyright 2012. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

2. Excavating the siteChecking the size

3. Preparing to plantFinal product

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

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

7. Installation on a slope Protecting site during construction

8. Excavation and constructing berm Tamping soil on the berm

9. Plant Installation Plant Installation and Mulching

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

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

13. Installing the plantsMulching the rain garden

15.  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