Rain garden

It's a beautiful flower bed—and a reservoir for yard and roof runoff

Rain gardens use run-off from roofs, driveways, other impervious surfaces. Rainwater is used by native plants rather than running to the storm sewer or ditch.

Similar to pollinator gardens, rain gardens offer a way to garden in an ecologically responsible and beautiful way. When you learn and use the fundamentals of rain garden design, you can be part of the solution for reducing water pollution while creating a beautiful landscape to enjoy.

Learn how to build a rain garden that captures rainwater runoff from hard surfaces, such as a roof or pavement, for irrigation or to reduce water pollution.

Looking for inexpensive ways to green your property? Rain gardens are great, small projects that can be added as an enhancement to almost any property.

A rain garden dry stream bed.

Rain gardens are not only beautiful, they are also functional. By planting a rain garden, you can help protect your property and the environment.

A rain chain collects roof runoff and delivers it to the rain garden. The rain garden collects water and lets it soak into the ground slowly, so it doesn't run

Rain Garden

How to Design a Rain Garden - Storm-runoff gardens can create a beautiful and practical solution

Add beauty to your outdoor space with these 20 beautiful plants & flowers to grow in wet areas. Ideal for creating a rain garden, these rain garden plants will thrive in waterlogged environments. Perfect for bog plants landscaping ideas and swamp garden ideas, they’ll also enhance your rain garden design.

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A seminar will teach you how to create this natural way to control runoff in your yard

Build a rain garden in your yard with this step-by-step guide