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How to Build a Sustainable Rain Garden Step-by-Step

A rain garden is a shallow, planted depression that captures runoff from roofs, driveways, patios, and lawns, then lets it soak slowly into the ground. On the Central Coast, where rainfall arrives in concentrated winter storms and long dry seasons follow, a well-designed rain garden helps recharge groundwater, reduces erosion, filters pollutants before they reach creeks and the ocean, and supports native pollinators. This guide walks through the process from site selection