Think of the rain garden’s bottom like a bowl — you want the top berm to be higher than the base. Level the bottom and add some landscape fabric to avoid future weeds.

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For fall interest around your rain garden, ornamental grass is a good option. If you’re not already familiar with Muhlygrass (Muhlenbrgia capillaris), it’s a great addition to consider.