Kirsten Cahow Scholtes, Eau Claire County - University of ...
Kirsten Cahow Scholtes, Eau Claire County - University of ... Kirsten Cahow Scholtes, Eau Claire County - University of ...
Why Rain Barrels?• It’s free water collected from your roof.• May be practical where a rain garden isn’t• Rain water is usually soft and free ofdissolved minerals. This untreated water isgreat for your indoor plants, your gardenand lawn, or washing your car• Minimizes stormwater impacts
Mosquito – Proof Inlets55 gallons eachCapture Water with Rainbarrels
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- Page 16 and 17: Choosing the right plants• Know y
- Page 18 and 19: Natives: It’s in the Roots
- Page 20 and 21: Designed & Installed by:Energyscape
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- Page 28 and 29: Think Before You Fertilize…
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- Page 38 and 39: Properly dispose of householdhazard
- Page 41 and 42: What is composting?Using the natura
- Page 44 and 45: Mulch• Provides more uniform soil
- Page 47: Conserve Water• Think Water-Wise
- Page 50 and 51: Build a Rain Garden
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- Page 61 and 62: Half Moon Lake Rain Garden
- Page 63 and 64: Other Eau Claire Rain Gardens
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