Avg. cost is $3-4 per square foot*

Do not need many materials

Require a proportionally smaller initial investment

Helps reduce flood damage in the event of a flood

Reduce the amount of pollution in excess runoff which in turn reduces treatment cost

Lifespan of 35 years or longer*

Minimal time and skill for upkeep

An hour per year of labor for debris removal

Check pH once or twice a year

Every 6 months add new mulch, every 2-3 years replace mulch layer

Replace dead plants when needed and inspect as needed

It is a common stormwater control measure that reduces runoff

Promotes local biodiversity

Increases effectiveness of hydrological and ecological functions of the local environment

Better water quality

Less erosion due to less storm runoff

Aesthetic feel which also promotes human interaction with the environment

Creates habitat for local species

• Example: Birds, butterflies and bees