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 ...

Frankly, the name “rain garden” is a misnomer for what it is. A rain garden is nothing more than an area in the landscape where water pools after rain events and specific plant types are planted. For ...

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Stormwater that runs off buildings and paved streets frequently carries high levels of pollutants into rivers and lakes, some of which serve as sources of drinking water. Rain gardens, green ...

What is a rain garden, and how does it work? Rain gardens, sometimes called bio-retention areas, are shallow depressions in the landscape that capture stormwater and allow it to gradually percolate ...

Rain gardens can be beautiful and functional additions to a home's landscaping. A verdant lawn can make your neighbors green with envy, but traditional turf grass has its downsides. Beneath the ...

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 ...

Summer in Louisiana tends to bring afternoon downpours. Where does all that rainwater go? Some of it is absorbed by the ground and plants. Some pools in low spots. And some turns into runoff, rushing ...

NOTE: Since rules vary from state to state, it’s important to check your state’s legislation before setting up a rainwater collection system. CLICK HERE. A one-inch storm on a 1,000 ft roof generates ...

TWO THREE. WOW. GOOD JOB EVERYBODY. IT’S A BIG PAIR OF SCISSORS. WELL, TODAY IN SANTA FE, THE KIWANIS CLUB TEAMING UP WITH THE WATERSHED ASSOCIATION, DONATING FUNDS FROM LAST YEAR’S BURNING OF ZOZOBRA ...