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 Rain Garden Plants should be able to tolerate temporary pooling of rainwater as well as dry periods. We have included sites in the New England area that are very informative not only about the plants but also location, maintenance, and building of rain gardens. Some of the native plants included in these lists may not be readily available at all garden centers. Call your local nurseries and garden centers to find out availability.
 Utilizing native plants as much as possible in your own yard eliminates the need for outside inputs of fertilizer and pesticides whose excessive use can be a source of runoff or non-point source pollution. Many native plants have low water and maintenance requirement, virtually eliminating the need for watering and wasting of this precious resource. Some of the plants may attract butterflies and birds.
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