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Calculating Rain Garden Dimensions Based on Available Funds:

*Note: This tool will not factor in the cost of professional design and installation. If you will be using professional assistance, ask the professional to meet your budget needs. Also, all results on this page are estimates. Actual costs may vary considerably.

The results should automatically change. If they do not, click the calculate button at the bottom of the page.

Site Characteristics
What type of soil do you have? Clay Silt
Sand 		How do I tell?
What is the average slope of the garden? % How do I tell?
How large is the area which drains to the garden? square feet How to calculate?
How close will the garden be to your house? Less than 30'
More than 30' 		How to calculate?

 

Budget Selections
Will you need to purchase soil amendments such as sand and compost? Yes No How do I know?
What percentage of the plants will be shrubs? % What are my choices?
What percentage of the plants will be plugs? % What are my choices?
What is the maximum you would spend? What is normal?
Do you already have any of the following items? Plugs Shrubs Mulch

Results
Recommended Depth: Inches
Area Based on Site: Square Feet
Area Based on Budget: Square Feet
Select Width or Length: Feet
Other Dimension Feet

 

All calculations based on formulas contained in materials by Indian Lake Michigan Coastal Program of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Blue Thumb

 

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Last Updated: July 20, 2009

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Phone (219) 763-6060/ email: nirpc@nirpc.org

 
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