This protects your plants that cant withstand too much water.

The idea behind a rain garden is to essentially create a storm drain out of agarden bed.

The depression then releases water into the soil overtime, gradually dispersing it tot the plants throughout your garden.

Streambed rain garden with flowers

Credit:Laurie Black

The third zone of plants should stay relatively dry.

They can cause the foundation of your home to rot if they sit too close to it.

rocks and plants in rain garden

Credit: Ian Adams