RAIN GARDENS:
What is a Rain Garden?
A Rain Garden is a wonderful way to protect Puget Sound from toxics in our collective storm water runoff from roads and roofs. Using native and drought tolerant plants, Rain Gardens retain and filter storm water runoff. Rain Gardens are a beautiful and sustainable feature to your garden and can be the perfect habitat for edibles like blueberries, huckleberries, elder berries, and more.
Why Will The City Pay Me to Install a Raingarden?
Seattle's storm water system has not kept pace with the city's rapid growth. Homeowner rebates for Rain Gardens and Cistern installations is one way Seattle Public Utilities is managing overflow into our waterways.
If you live in one of the qualifying neighborhoods (see map below) you may be eligible for rebates of up to $3.50 per square foot of roof area redirected into your new Rain Garden or Cistern! (ex: 1,000 sq ft redirected means $3,500 rebate!).
A Rain Garden is a wonderful way to protect Puget Sound from toxics in our collective storm water runoff from roads and roofs. Using native and drought tolerant plants, Rain Gardens retain and filter storm water runoff. Rain Gardens are a beautiful and sustainable feature to your garden and can be the perfect habitat for edibles like blueberries, huckleberries, elder berries, and more.
Why Will The City Pay Me to Install a Raingarden?
Seattle's storm water system has not kept pace with the city's rapid growth. Homeowner rebates for Rain Gardens and Cistern installations is one way Seattle Public Utilities is managing overflow into our waterways.
If you live in one of the qualifying neighborhoods (see map below) you may be eligible for rebates of up to $3.50 per square foot of roof area redirected into your new Rain Garden or Cistern! (ex: 1,000 sq ft redirected means $3,500 rebate!).
Why Choose Stone Soup Gardens?
Stone Soup Gardens is a trained contractor through the Seattle Public Utilities Rainwise Residential Rebate Program.
We have experience working with Rainwise Residential Rebate Program and can help determine if you are eligible.
Stone Soup Gardens would be happy to walk you through the process of designing and approving your project.
Contact us today to inquire about installing a Rain Garden or water catchment system!
Stone Soup Gardens is a trained contractor through the Seattle Public Utilities Rainwise Residential Rebate Program.
We have experience working with Rainwise Residential Rebate Program and can help determine if you are eligible.
Stone Soup Gardens would be happy to walk you through the process of designing and approving your project.
Contact us today to inquire about installing a Rain Garden or water catchment system!
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How Does Rainwise Rebate Program Work? 1. CONTACT Stone Soup Gardens This preliminary conversation will help determine if your site is right for a rain garden. We will help you navigate the Rainwise rebate process step-by-step. 2. EDIBLE RAIN GARDEN CONSULTATION This full service consultation will explore the edible and sustainable features available, and help you envision your rain garden. |
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3. INFILTRATION TEST
This determines the appropriate area in your yard for the Rain Garden.
4. DESIGN
Stone Soup Gardens will craft a design that includes the best features to meet your needs.
5. DESIGN MEETING WITH SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
Stone Soup Gardens will meet with SPU to approve your design so that installation may begin.
6. INSTALLATION
Stone Soup Gardens will install your Rain Garden and edible features.
7. INSTALL MEETING WITH SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
This approval process paves the way for you to receive your rebate.
8. REBATE
Client will receive a rebate from SPU for up to $3.50 per square foot of redirected roof area.
For more information, visit rainwise.seattle.gov/city/seattle/overview, take a look at our portfolio, or attend an upcoming Introduction to Rain Gardens class.
This determines the appropriate area in your yard for the Rain Garden.
4. DESIGN
Stone Soup Gardens will craft a design that includes the best features to meet your needs.
5. DESIGN MEETING WITH SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
Stone Soup Gardens will meet with SPU to approve your design so that installation may begin.
6. INSTALLATION
Stone Soup Gardens will install your Rain Garden and edible features.
7. INSTALL MEETING WITH SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
This approval process paves the way for you to receive your rebate.
8. REBATE
Client will receive a rebate from SPU for up to $3.50 per square foot of redirected roof area.
For more information, visit rainwise.seattle.gov/city/seattle/overview, take a look at our portfolio, or attend an upcoming Introduction to Rain Gardens class.
For more information on how to seasonally care for your raingarden or cistern:
Cistern maintenance
Rain garden weeding and mulching
One of our raingarden installations was featured on King 5 and Gardening with Ciscoe. Check it out on our Portfolio page and blog.
Stone Soup Gardens; licensed, bonded, and insured - Contact us: GardenerGnome@gmail.com (206) 661-7628
