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Rain Garden
Kai Nani Place

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Before: Front yard landscaping includes a large grassy lawn with strip of native hawaiian pohinahina along the front of the house.
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After: Rain garden is growing in nicely.
Brief description of rain garden:
Roughly 60 foot rain garden located in front of house with large grassy front lawn.  Captures rain water from large roof and beautifies front entrance.

Date installed:
March 1, 2014

Property type:
Residential

Rain garden is capturing water from which impervious surface?
Roof

Approximate square footage of impervious surface the rain garden is treating:
900

Approximate square footage of rain garden:
60

Describe how the water is routed to the rain garden:
Down spout was re-routed and buried under ground into the rain garden. 

Pre-build infiltration rate (in/hour):
18

Did you amend your soil to increase permeability?
Yes

If yes, what did you use to amend the soil?
Mulch and compost

List some of the plants used in the rain garden:
pauohiiaka, ilima, akulikuli, mauakiaki, carex, kipukai, ohai, hibiscus
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​Kailua, HI 96734

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  • Home
  • About
    • What Is A Watershed
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    • Partners
  • Projects
    • Ecosystem Restoration >
      • He'eia Estuary Restoration
      • Kaha Garden
      • Kawainui
    • Stormwater Management >
      • Popoi'a Street Storm Water Retrofit
      • Rain Gardens
      • Windward Community College
  • Get Involved
    • WRAS Update 2021
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    • Event RSVP
  • Resources
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