Rain garden diy

Building a rain garden takes a bit more work than traditional flower beds, but it's not that difficult. Follow these detailed steps to install one yourself.

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

When it rains, it pours. So much so that heavy rainfall flows quickly off of roofs and onto some form of paved surface, occasionally with unintended consequences. With the installation of a rain garden in

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.

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

A rain garden in Maryland. | Photo by Amanda Rockler As rain pours down rooftops, through gutters, across lawns and into culverts, it collects pollutants and carries these toxins and bits of trash into local rivers and streams. Along the way, rain collects in depressions in the landscape, which often

When you plant a rain garden, you do your part for the environment, filtering runoff and protecting groundwater. Pick the right plants and you're also rewarded with a beautiful garden!

HGTV.com shares rain garden designs, including a rain garden for a chicken coop, front yard rain gardens and a container garden rain garden.

Embrace your rainy garden! Don't worry, there are numerous creative ways to divert, repurpose, and economically utilize water, even during heavy rainfall. Join our organic farmer as she shares 13 unique garden designs and tips tailored for sustainable gardening and rain garden design enthusiasts. Explore these ideas to transform your garden into a thriving oasis, rain or shine!