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Rainwater soil infiltration

Learn how engineered soils improve drainage.

Aired 06/28/2022 | Rating TV-G

Virginia Home Grown

Rainwater soil infiltration

Clip: Season 22 Episode 4 | 8m 4sVideo has Closed Captions

Learn how engineered soils improve drainage.

Blair Blanchette, VCAP Coordinator at the Virginia Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts, shows off soil mixes that improve rainwater infiltration and recommends plants that can thrive in rain gardens. Featured on VHG episode 2204; June 2022.

Aired 06/28/2022 | Rating TV-G

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