HOW PLANTERS WORK
Stormwater planters slow run-off through soil permeation, evaporation, transpiration and storage. They also aid in some pollutant removal.
Water from the roof is transported and emptied into plant containers using downspouts, then water infiltrates the soil and gravel at the base of the planter. Water is slowly released into the groundwater. If the amount of water flowing into the planter surpasses the amount allowed for permeation, water runs over to the next part of the stormwater management system.