A rain garden is a beautiful way to manage stormwater, protect local waterways, and support pollinators in your yard. Choose ...
It’s the time of year when Spring blooms are bursting out, and gardeners’ fingers are itching to get back into the dirt. You ...
Man standing with shovel in hand looking at backyard - Viktor Cvetkovic/Getty Images If you're no longer asking, "What exactly is a rain garden?" and are instead ready to install your own, you're ...
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 ...
Do you have water puddles on your yard? You may have the beginnings of a beautiful rain garden! A rain garden is a garden of ...
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10 Best Rain Garden Plants For Your Yard

One of the best native plants for rain gardens is Tall Joe-Pye weed (Eupatorium fistulosum or Eutrochium fistulosum), which ...
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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 ...
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 ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -With recent storms consistently hitting the Ozarks, you may have noticed specific areas in your yard that collect water or flood more easily. Experts say this can take a toll ...
A rain garden basin can turn a short-lived storm into something more useful.
Everyone can do something to live thoughtfully on the land. Rain gardens are one way people can connect with their local waterway, even if they do not live near it. Planting a rain garden can help ...