Rain garden

It's a beautiful flower bed—and a reservoir for yard and roof runoff

Building a rain garden takes a bit more work than traditional flower beds, but it's not that difficult. Follow these detailed steps to install one yourself.

Looking for inexpensive ways to green your property? Rain gardens are great, small projects that can be added as an enhancement to almost any property.

Learn how to build a rain garden that captures rainwater runoff from hard surfaces, such as a roof or pavement, for irrigation or to reduce water pollution.

Similar to pollinator gardens, rain gardens offer a way to garden in an ecologically responsible and beautiful way. When you learn and use the fundamentals of rain garden design, you can be part of the solution for reducing water pollution while creating a beautiful landscape to enjoy.

A rain garden dry stream bed.

Grow and maintain a thriving garden with tips on soil prep, planting, pruning, and seasonal care.

Build a rain garden in your yard with this step-by-step guide

This rain garden was installed through the RainScapes for Landscape Professionals training program.

A rain chain collects roof runoff and delivers it to the rain garden. The rain garden collects water and lets it soak into the ground slowly, so it doesn't run

How to Design a Rain Garden - Storm-runoff gardens can create a beautiful and practical solution

Rain gardens use run-off from roofs, driveways, other impervious surfaces. Rainwater is used by native plants rather than running to the storm sewer or ditch.

Ward off water woes in your front, back, or side yard with a few improvements to your landscaping. The following article is paid advertising created in partnership with SupplyHouse. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila.com.