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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 3, 2013
  • January 19, 2018

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Learn to design, install, and maintain rain gardens to manage stormwater runoff. This app provides guidance, video tutorials, and tools for plant selection, garden sizing, and cost estimation.

Rain garden design and installation guidance
Video tutorials for each step
Native plant selector tool
Rain garden size calculator
Soil drainage map
Cost estimation tool
Maintenance reminders
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What's New in Rain Garden

4.0.1

January 19, 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - App updated to work with iOS11 - New state plant information added - Bug/UI improvements

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User reviews

App needs developer update

The maps don’t load and videos don’t play. The information is available, but it is not more valuable than a blog. I would like to use the maps to help verify that the spot I identified for a rain garden is good. If the app functioned as intended, I expected to use map data and calculations to determine size, depth, and amendments before I start planting.
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Doesn’t Function

Can’t select plants, doesn’t load states and doesn’t show gallery. iOS 17.3.1

Remove from App Store

Last updated 5 years ago. If this app is not going to be updated I would recommend removing from The App Store.

Lacking

Maybe ok if you aren’t a gardener. But it won’t let me add plants that are not in its database which does not include all the plants on the list for bio retention (rain gardens etc) in Virginia. I thought it would help me track which plants I have in which rain garden to find out which do better. Disappointed.
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Doesn’t work

Have been trying to use this for several days, hoping it would work. The only thing that works is informational bits to read. The tools will not work. You get an error message that it failed and cannot connect to server. I tried going to app support but it seems their website is outdated and giving similar error messages.
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FAQ

What is Rain Garden?

Rain Garden is an educational app designed to guide users through the process of creating and maintaining rain gardens. It offers information on what rain gardens are, how they function, and practical steps for their design and installation.

How does Rain Garden help with stormwater runoff?

Rain Garden educates users on how to build rain gardens, which are depressions designed to collect rainwater from hard surfaces. This process helps reduce polluted runoff entering local waterways.

What kind of plants can I select with Rain Garden?

The app features a Plant Selector tool that allows users to choose native, noninvasive plants suitable for rain gardens. You can filter by plant type, sun exposure, and bloom color.

Does Rain Garden offer guidance on garden size and cost?

Yes, Rain Garden includes tools for determining the appropriate size of a rain garden based on the draining area. It also provides a simple cost calculator to help estimate expenses.

Can I track multiple rain gardens with Rain Garden?

Absolutely. Users can store information about the rain gardens they have installed within the app and set up maintenance reminders for each one.

Is Rain Garden available nationwide?

Currently, the plant catalog and mapping tools are primarily geared towards users in Connecticut. However, the general information and tips provided are applicable anywhere, with a nationally applicable version planned for the future.

What is the update frequency for Rain Garden?

The app was last updated on January 19, 2018, with the latest version being 4.0.1. While not updated frequently, the core educational content remains relevant for rain garden creation.

Does Rain Garden have ads?

No, Rain Garden does not contain advertisements. It is a free application developed by the University of Connecticut.