Rain garden ideas

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.

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

Selecting rain garden plants is a bit more difficult than for traditional flower beds. Since there are three distinct planting areas: the basin (where water pools), the inside slope (wet to dry), and the top of the berm (dry), it’s important to choose the right plants to use in a rain garden. In this article, you’ll get tons of tips, and learn exactly how to choose the best rain garden plants. Plus, find a list of 29 perennials for sun or shade, and ideas perfect for the backyard or front…

A backyard rain garden catches stormwater so it can seep into the soil instead of washing into drains and sewers. Follow our guide and make your own.

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

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

When it rains, it pours. So much so that heavy rainfall flows quickly off of roofs and onto some form of paved surface, occasionally with unintended consequences. With the installation of a rain garden in

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.