WASHINGTON — You’ve heard of flower beds and veggie patches, but have you met the garden that actually loves a good downpour? Enter the rain garden, it's nature’s stylish, sustainable solution to ...

When winter is right around the corner, how can you be sure that your rain garden will be okay? Here are a few tips on how to ...

Portland homeowners can transform soggy backyards into functional ecosystems while qualifying for city discounts on ...

Rain gardens utilize Florida-Friendly plants to absorb rainwater, reducing stormwater runoff and pollution. These gardens help filter out pollutants from fertilizers and other sources, protecting ...

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. And ...

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 ...

Using mulch, coir, and healthy soil can support a garden experiencing drought. Graywater and rainwater keep a garden healthy while also conserving water. Heat-tolerant crops, tall companion plants, ...

Heavy rains can suffocate plant roots by reducing oxygen in the soil. Using organic matter like fallen leaves or pine straw can improve soil aeration and provide nutrients. Rain gardens or French ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The spring and summer seasons bring the possibility for heavy rainfall and contaminated stormwater runoff entering stormwater inlets. Colleen Armstrong, stormwater ...