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.

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

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.

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 ...

See how to create a rain garden with beautiful native and adapted plants for pollinators. When it rains, it pours, and it’s no fun when it pools up next to the house, even in a brief cloudburst ...

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.

Mary-Carson Stiff, Executive Director of Wetlands Watch explains how rain gardens work to filter runoff and shares plants she likes to grow. Featured on VHG episode 2402; April 2024. Virginia Home ...

The Philadelphia Water Department said since the initiative began, it has reduced overflows by 3 billion gallons by utilizing technology composed of natural elements, including rain gardens, to soak ...

Rain barrels are a super easy way to save water and money—so basically there's nothing not to love about them. They collect ...

The City of Brandon is taking applications for residents to create rain gardens on their property next summer, and the ...

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

In November, the HOA said the rain garden didn’t get necessary approvals and demanded its removal. After months of correspondence, the HOA gave the Bussards until Feb. 27 to remove it.