CHFM Stormwater Swale, Before Rain Garden

This swale in front of the meeting room at Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting has two inlets for storm water.  The area was covered with river rocks and sod before planting.

The hose marks the border of rain garden, where plants will replace the rocks and grass.

These pictures show the beginning steps to remove the rocks and prepare the site for rain garden shrubs and plants.