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Definition raingarden in British English

raingarden noun

noun
1

a garden which is planted so that rainwater from roofs, driveways, etc runs into it and soaks into the ground, and therefore does not cause flooding or other problems

Example

Raingardens are self-watering, low maintenance gardens designed to protect our rivers and creeks, by capturing stormwater that runs off hard surfaces after it rains.

Definition raingarden in British English