21-09-2017 00:26 via thestar.com

East York resident wants city to add rain gardens to basement flooding subsidy - Toronto Star

Toronto Star
East York resident wants city to add rain gardens to basement flooding subsidy
Toronto Star
Compared to a patch of grass, a rain garden absorbs about 30 per cent more water, while supporting native plants, animals and pollinators. The rain water is funnelled into the garden using a downspout. (Carlos Osorio / Toronto Star) | Order this photo.
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