Whether you already have an established rain garden or are just starting out on a new project, it's handy to find out about the common rain garden mistakes you may encounter along the way. It’s ...

South Bay designer Shelkie Tao specializes in water-efficient landscaping, including rain gardens. Photo courtesy Shelkie Tao/Water Efficient Gardens. Whether you’re looking to make your landscaping ...

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 ...

Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. At the most basic level, rain gardens function like sponges. They are typically made ...

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 ...

See how to create a rain garden with beautiful native and adapted plants for pollinators. When it rains, it pours, and it’s no fun when it pools up next to the house, even in a brief cloudburst. And ...

Avoiding a flooded basement–and saving Puget Sound–could be as simple as putting in a rain garden The rain gushing from downspouts this time of year can seem like water torture for local residents, as ...

The town of Holland will host a hands-on rain garden workshop from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 23, at Holland Town Hall on Highway MH. The workshop is open to all interested people, not just town ...

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 ...