Go Green

Eco-friendly landscaping is growing in popularity and for good reason – not only does it save homeowners monthly maintenance costs, but it also conserves precious resources and limits exposure to toxins from fertilizers and pesticides. And while planning your eco-friendly landscape is no harder than it is for traditional yard design, it does involve more than selecting drought-resistant plants and conserving water. It also extends to how you care for your yard and what you put on it.

Rain Garden

What is a rain garden?

Why plant a rain garden?

A rain garden is a depression designed to collect and absorb rainwater runoff from impervious urban areas, like roofs, driveways, walkways, parking lots, and compacted lawn areas.

This reduces rain runoff by allowing storm water to soak into the ground as opposed to flowing into storm drains and surface waters which causes erosion, water pollution, flooding, and diminished groundwater. They can be designed for specific soils and climates.

By planting a rain garden, besides fixing drainage issues, you can help reduce water pollution in your community. The purpose of a rain garden is to improve water quality and can cut down on the amount of pollution reaching creeks and streams by up to 30%.

We have all the rain garden information you’ll need to plant your garden this season.