17 Apr April 24, 2025: RAIN GARDENS – A Talk by Paul Rosone

Thursday, April 24, 7pm

West Vincent Township Building, 729 St Matthews Rd, Chester Springs, PA 19425

Do you have a damp spot in your yard?  Do you have trouble with flooding after storms?  A rain garden may be the solution!

Stormwater Expert Paul Rosone will teach us how to handle problems with excess water by creating planting areas that will make our properties more beautiful and support songbirds and pollinators.

Topics Paul will cover:

– Why do we need stormwater management?

– When is storm water management required?

– Different types of SW management- infiltration beds vs. rain gardens-pros and cons

– What is a rain garden and how does it work?

– How are rain gardens sized?

– What type of plantings can be put into rain gardens?

– What kind of maintenance is required for rain gardens?

A West Vincent Environmental Advisory Council event