If recent heavy rains turned your backyard into a pool, you wouldn’t be alone.

Civil engineers say there could be a simple solution to help drain the water from your top soil faster and lower the chance of flooding.

Rain gardens have the potential to slow water down to allow it to soak into the earth.

Gardener Emma Duncan told Sofie Formica plants play an integral role in rain gardens, so they’re a lovely addition to your existing gardens!

Press PLAY below to hear how you can create your own rain garden and how your plants will benefit 

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