2024年10月14日 · We will guide you through the steps to build your own rain garden, from planning and design to installation and maintenance. Why Build a Rain Garden? Rain gardens are strategically placed to intercept water from impermeable surfaces like roofs, driveways, and patios before it enters the storm sewer system.

Rain garden designs can be simple or elaborate, depending on your gardening interest and experience. Before you start digging, it's best to sketch a design. You'll need to consider: Location of the garden. Size you need. Shape you want. Type of soil you have. Plants you’d like to include. How much runoff you typically have.

2021年7月26日 · In this article I’ll show you a simple method for installing your rain garden, also called a bioretention garden. How Well Does Your Soil Drain? How Deep Should Rain Gardens Be? First, you need to choose a location. A popular spot is near a downspout where the ground slopes away from the house.

2025年1月14日 · Find resources and learn how to site, design, install, and maintain a rain garden - a cost effective and beautiful way to reduce polluted stormwater runoff.

2024年10月1日 · In this article, we’ll tell you how to design, build and plant a rain garden suitable for your yard. We’ve condensed it to a few handy guidelines. You won’t need any special tools or equipment.

2024年7月18日 · Learn more about rain gardens, and discover two rain garden designs and plant lists—one for sun and one for shade! What Is a Rain Garden? A rain garden is a shallow, bowl-shaped area that collects water runoff from impervious surfaces such as downspouts, sump pumps, paved areas, roofs, driveways, walkways, and lawns.

2024年11月18日 · Building a rain garden is an excellent DIY project if you’re looking to save time and money while making a positive environmental impact. This guide will detail the process of creating a rain garden, from planning and design to installation and maintenance.

2024年11月17日 · Rain gardens represent a revolutionary approach to managing stormwater runoff by using lush vegetation and soil systems to enhance urban sustainability. These gardens are designed to capture, absorb, and filter rainfall, effectively reducing the volume of stormwater that flows into drainage systems and waterways.

2023年6月29日 · Prevent erosion and beautify your landscape by building a garden that diverts rain into a biodiverse oasis, rather than down a storm drain.

Includes design, construction, plants, and planting. A 300 square foot rain garden costs between $1,000 and $4,500. Call diggers hotline 1-800-242-8511 before you dig! Oops! Mosquitoes? There shouldn’t be any if the garden is properly sited and designed. Rain gardens should drain in no more than five days.