Will a rain garden breed mosquitoes in my yard?
No. The reproductive cycle of the mosquito requires that the eggs be submerged in standing water for 3 to 5 full days. A rain garden, however, is designed to drain within 24 - 48 hours of a rain event. This means that the water will soak in well before mosquitoes can hatch. In fact, rain garden flower species may actually reduce mosquito populations by attracting the birds and dragonflies that feed on them.

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1. Will a rain garden breed mosquitoes in my yard?
2. Do rain gardens attract ticks?
3. Can I buy a wildflower seed mix instead of individual native plant seedlings?
4. How can I keep deer away from my garden?
5. How can I be sure that I am purchasing / planting a native species, and not a look-alike?