The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is delighted to release a new free resource: Making a pollinator-friendly rainwater planter.
What is a rainwater planter?
Rainwater planters are mini rain gardens that slow down the flow of rainwater from rooftops. By diverting rain through the planter, they reduce overflow into storm drains and can help prevent flooding. By building your own timber rainwater planter and adding water-resistant pollinator-friendly plants, you can manage rainwater runoff and help feed wild bees at the same time. This can be a great option if you have limited space, or want to make use of hard surfaces near buildings.
Make a pollinator-friendly rainwater planter
The new booklet gives step by step instructions on making a pollinator-friendly rainwater planter, including the materials needed and ideas for pollinator-friendly native and non-native plants.
We would like to thank Paula Kearney of Galway City Council for supporting the creation of this resource. Thanks also to Noeleen Smyth, UCD and Alex Konieczka of Understory for helping in its development.
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Creating a pollinator-friendly rainwater planter