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 ...

Rain gardens can be beautiful and functional additions to a home's landscaping. A verdant lawn can make your neighbors green with envy, but traditional turf grass has its downsides. Beneath the ...

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Upcoming local workshops teach skills in keeping rainwater on your property, installing an efficient drip watering system and turning your landscape into a food producing forest for yourself and ...

Frankly, the name “rain garden” is a misnomer for what it is. A rain garden is nothing more than an area in the landscape where water pools after rain events and specific plant types are planted. For ...

Volunteers from Dominion Energy were on hand Thursday helping a Richmond Public Library become the gold standard for stormwater management. Westover Hills Library, 1408 Westover Hills Blvd., is ...

Rain gardens have been growing in popularity for good reason. They beautify outdoor spaces while providing important environmental and ecological benefits. Oh, and Wilmington is one of the best cities ...

Learn to build your own rain barrel with just a few tools. A rain barrel is a great way to manage water on your property and give you a natural source for watering your garden. You can buy one that's ...

TWO THREE. WOW. GOOD JOB EVERYBODY. IT’S A BIG PAIR OF SCISSORS. WELL, TODAY IN SANTA FE, THE KIWANIS CLUB TEAMING UP WITH THE WATERSHED ASSOCIATION, DONATING FUNDS FROM LAST YEAR’S BURNING OF ZOZOBRA ...

Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Click here to subscribe today or Login. Luzerne County is seeking bids to add a rain garden in front of the county Operations ...

Wilmington, NC, ranks the eighth best city for rain gardens due to high rainfall, accessible supplies, and public interest. Rain gardens filter polluted runoff before it reaches waterways, supporting ...