Most rain gardens should be 4 to 8 inches deep, but you’ll need to take the soil type, slope and size of your garden into account. Make sure the garden is level to avoid water pooling on one side.

We explain the purpose of rain gardens, their benefits if your property is at risk for flooding, and what you need to know ...

As weather patterns continue to surprise in late summer, with threats of flash flooding in some areas, rain gardens have become a viable solution, especially as stormwater runoff worsens.

Rain gardens, sometimes called bio-retention areas, are shallow depressions in the landscape that capture stormwater and allow it to gradually percolate into the soil. Planted with moisture-loving ...

Rain gardens help by filtering out as much as 15% of the nitrogen from fertilizers, pet waste and organic matter. Adding a rain garden to your landscape provides several benefits.

Much-needed rain can turn into too much of a good thing. Follow these tips to help your Kansas City landscape recover and ...

In this video, we explore the surprising impact of pouring rain on our beloved raised bed garden. Join us as we delve into ...

Rain gardens and bioswales are similar, but not exactly the same type of garden feature. Either can be both useful and attractive in a yard or garden.

Rain gardens are designed to capture as much precious moisture as possible during a time of drought, in addition to reducing flooding and erosion when there’s heavy rain. They help improve ...

He hosts the “Garden Show” on WWL-AM Saturdays at 9 a.m. Email gardening questions to [email protected]. “The best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain.” ...

Elsewhere in the rain garden on the south side of the Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex, Joe Pye Weed grows in the sun and hosta, round-leafed Butterburrs and purple Cimicifuga (Bugbane) grow in the shade.

He hosts the “Garden Show” on WWL-AM Saturdays at 9 a.m. Email gardening questions to [email protected]. “The best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain.” ...