A rain garden is a garden that collects rainwater runoff and allows the runoff to work into the ground.
The City's Boulevard Rain Garden Program applies to residents undergoing a street improvement or reconstruction project. First, an engineer will check your location and a contractor will dig a hollow and prepare the soil. After street construction is completed, residents will pick a garden design and plant their gardens. The City provides plants and hosts a planting day with demonstrations. Once the garden is planted, residents are responsible for maintenance.
Learn more about the program, benefits, and more! City of Mendota Heights Rain Garden Brochure (PDF)