Spring is coming, so plan ahead for your landscape needs by ordering your native plants and rain barrels from the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). The SWCD has all you need to conserve water and support pollinators like bees and butterflies with beautiful native plants.
Native plant kits allow you to take the guesswork out of plant selection by providing a set of plants that will be perfect for your yard. Each native plant kit contains 50 native plant plugs for $120. There is a kit for any area of your landscape including pollinator garden, rain garden (for wetter areas), and shade garden. Each kit contains 10 different perennial species of native plants and can fill a space 50 to 150 square feet.
Rain barrels are also available for pre-order for $75. These repurposed barrels capture rainwater from your downspout and roof and hold it for your use at a later time. Rain barrel water is great for watering plants and gardens or even washing the car. In peak summer months, a rain barrel can save around 1,300 gallons of free, naturally soft water for your use. Pre-pay for your barrel and choose between grey, terra cotta and black 55-gallon rain barrels. Diverters systems for easily installation are also available for $25.
Plant kit and rain barrel pre-orders can be placed online at hamiltonswcd.org or by visiting the SWCD office at 1717 Pleasant St., Noblesville. Orders and payment are due by Monday, April 16. The plant kits and barrels will be available for pick up on Friday, May 11 in Noblesville – right in time for Mother’s Day. All proceeds support conservation projects and education in Hamilton County.
More information on native plants and rain barrels can be found on the Hamilton County SWCD website, hamiltonswcd.org.
Questions regarding the sales or SWCD resources can be directed to Claire Lane at Claire.lane@hamiltoncounty.in.gov or 317-773-2181.