Spring Gardening Series: Build an Elegant Downspout Water Garden

Program Type:

Class or Workshop, Speaker or Forum

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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Program Description

Event Details

Got an unsightly downspout? Discover ways to turn it into an attractive rock basin. Get step by step instructions, tips, and suggestions for using rocks to bring it all together. Master Gardener, Liz Pike shares her expertise in creating these little water oasis throughout her home and farm.

You will learn how large your "pond" should be to handle the amount of rainwater coming off your roof during the rainiest of seasons, good trenching practices, and what materials and tools you'll need. Also get tips for laying a plastic liner and use of decorative rocks to hold it in place.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.