Residential Rain Gardens

with Jeff Seitz

Friday, May 16  |  1 - 3:30 pm

BREG - Elective

During this class we will go over how to locate and install a rain garden by taking into consideration the size and volume of roof or surface water to expect. Students will also learn how to perform a perk test to determine how quickly water will permeate into the soil with a brief overview of some effective stormwater management practices you can use on your property. Lastly, we will go over materials required for the rain garden and how to choose and maintain plants that are tolerant to wet conditions.

Jeff Seitz was the owner and operator of Appalachian Creek Nursery for 23 years and has been designing, installing, and managing landscapes in the Asheville area his entire life. Jeff has been on the board of directors of Greenworks, Black Mountain Chamber of Commerce, Black Mountain Beautification Committee, and Asheville Home Builders. He is a licensed landscape contractor and holds certifications with energy efficient landscapes as well as residential rain gardens. In addition to all of these accomplishments he is a NC Certified Plant Professional and is a tour participant with the Master Gardeners each year.

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The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, United States