Rain Garden Maintenance

What This Service Involves

Rain gardens depend on healthy soil structure and plantings to infiltrate and filter runoff close to its source. Our crews weed, replant, refresh mulch, and clear inlet and overflow points that clog with sediment and leaves. We watch for signs of compaction or ponding that indicate the infiltration surface needs restoration. Maintenance follows the plant palette and design intent common to Western Washington low-impact development installations.

Benefits

Preserved infiltration and treatment performance; healthy plantings matched to the original design palette; clear inlets and overflows that prevent bypass; early detection of compaction or standing water; curb appeal that supports public acceptance of green infrastructure

Our Process

1) Inspect plantings, mulch depth, and inlet and overflow points; 2) Weed, replant, and refresh mulch as needed; 3) Clear sediment and debris from inlets and overflows; 4) Note infiltration concerns and record the maintenance visit

What Affects the Cost

Garden size and planting density; mulch replenishment volume; weed and invasive pressure; replacement plants; frequency of visits per year

Best Time of Year

Planting and mulching are scheduled for spring and early fall, aligning with the wet planting window Pacific Northwest natives prefer.