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Healthy Waterways | Raingardens

What is a raingarden?

What is a raingarden?

A raingarden resembles a regular garden bed, except that it has layers of sandy soil beneath...

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Two girls plant a raingarden

Why build a raingarden?

Raingardens are an easy way to create a water efficient garden and improve the health of your local creek...

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Downpipe disconnected to flow into raingarden

How do I build a raingarden?

Build your own raingarden today by following our easy step by step instructions...

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Raingardens in Melbourne

Help us reach our target of 10,000 raingardens by registering your raingarden today

Help the environment and save water in the garden

Are you looking for innovative ideas for sustainable homes and gardening? If you want a low maintenance garden and are interested in how to save water in the garden, building a raingarden is your answer. Find out about water saving gardens and discover the benefits to your local river or creek.

Why build a raingarden?

Creative and sustainable landscaping design ideas

Sustainable gardening is becoming increasingly important to everyone in Melbourne. Not only do raingardens use water efficiently and help protect rivers and creeks, they can also make a beautiful addition to your garden design. Building a raingarden can be a simple and fun addition to your DIY project.

How do I build a raingarden?