by Catherine Neal Modern storm water management systems rely on vegetation to hold the soil, filter contaminants, absorb nutrients, intercept and transpire water, and support healthy and diverse soil biology....
What is a rain garden? This is a specially planned garden used to slow rainwater runoff and prevent erosion in high water moving areas.
It's a beautiful flower bed—and a reservoir for yard and roof runoff
In this article, I discuss the best plants for rain gardens, looking at plants that can tolerate both wet and dry conditions, as well as ones that can handle occasional flooding.
Free planting templatesPlanting Plans from Maryland's "Green Book for the Buffer"I often find getting started is the hardest part of many projects. I was recently reminded how true that is for gardening when a Master Gardener from Newport News wrote to me about a fantastic project she is working on with her fellow gardeners: a "Getting Started" kit tailored specifically to Virginia coastal gardens. This sounds like a terrific idea and I hope to be able to share it when it is ready for prime tim
Marsh MarigoldCaltha palustris Sun Exposure: Full, Partial, ShadeSoil Moisture: Wet, Medium-WetHeight: 2 feetBloom Period: April-JuneWhen growing from seed, Marsh Marigold will need at least 60 day…
Dear Earth hero: Go ahead and build a full sun rain garden. There are plenty of rain garden plants that will help capture and filter pollutants.
Adapting private land doesn’t only improve wildlife habitat it also will relieve the stress of dealing with non-native plant varieties. These gardens, once established, need less water, pesticides, and fertilizer compared to hybrid plants. Also, they can improve the land by reducing erosion and limiting the pooling of water. More information on native plant growers can be found HERE.
You’ve decided to build a rain garden. Now what? In Part I of our series, you learned what a rain garden is and why they’re beneficial to your residential landscape and the environment.
A backyard rain garden catches stormwater so it can seep into the soil instead of washing into drains and sewers. Follow our guide and make your own.
photo: Rain Dog Designs, Gig Harbor, WA Rain gardens are shallow depressions designed to soak up water and support trees, shrubs, and flowers that tolerate both wet and dry conditions. Native plants are highly recommended for rain gardens because they are more pest resistant than nonnativ
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!
Rain gardens are simple landscaping features used to slow, collect, infiltrate and filter storm water. They offer a great way to turn a landscape “problem” into a real benefit. Rain gardens are pla…
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!
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A seminar will teach you how to create this natural way to control runoff in your yard
Allegheny MonkeyflowerMimulus ringens Sun Exposure: Full, PartialSoil Moisture: Wet, Medium-WetHeight: 2 feetBloom Period: June-September This beautiful purple and yellow flower is said to resemble…
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!
Regardless of the reason for your lack of direct sunlight, there's likely a native plant that can bring life and colour to that space.
Plant a garden that can withstand drought! Get started by choosing from our list of the top 5 drought resistant native perennials.
A backyard rain garden catches stormwater so it can seep into the soil instead of washing into drains and sewers. Follow our guide and make your own.
Clemson University’s Cooperative Extension shares tips and plans for easing flooding and erosion in local landscapes.
Learn how to create a beautiful garden that will capture rain and reduce and reduce run-off.
Native grasses? Ornamentals?
JewelweedImpatiens capensis Sun Exposure: Full, PartialSoil Moisture: Wet, Medium-Wet, MediumHeight: 4 feetBloom Period: July-SeptemberJewelweed is also known as Spotted Touch-me-not, due to the na…
By Carol Becker The native plants in my garden tell me when summer is beginning to turn toward autumn. Culver’s Root (Veronicastrum virginicum) is already blooming in the shady rain garden despite lack of rain. Royal Catchfly (Silene regia) grows...
Make any rain garden more beautiful with these helpful plant ideas.
A backyard rain garden catches stormwater so it can seep into the soil instead of washing into drains and sewers. Follow our guide and make your own.
Embrace sustainability with organic pest control, water conservation, native plant cultivation, and composting.
Aptly named for their starlike flowers of the prettiest periwinkle blue to the very palest blue, bluestars hold their blossoms in upright terminal clusters beginning in late spring.
Are you wondering about rain gardens? Welcome to Washington State University Extension's rain garden website. This site provides everything you need to know about rain gardens; from the basics of how they work to building…
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!
Choosing the best plants for a rain garden can be hard. Learn what to look for, and get tons of options for sun or shade on my detailed list.
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!
Gardening Ideas Rain Garden Rain Garden Solution After a heavy rain, if you notice that water tends to pour off your roof, rush down your driveway and end up in the city sewer, a rain garden could be a healthy solution. These shallow depressions are designed to
Put these sustainable landscaping tips to use to ensure that you’re making green choices for the outside of your home.
The best rain garden plants are moisture-tolerant natives that can also endure dry periods. Choose plants based on your region and hardiness zone, amount of annual rainfall, light exposure, and soil conditions.
