WASHINGTON — You’ve heard of flower beds and veggie patches, but have you met the garden that actually loves a good downpour? Enter the rain garden, it's nature’s stylish, sustainable solution to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Summer in Louisiana tends to bring afternoon downpours. Where does all that rainwater go? Some of it is absorbed by the ground and plants. Some pools in low spots. And some turns into runoff, rushing ...

One of the best native plants for rain gardens is Tall Joe-Pye weed (Eupatorium fistulosum or Eutrochium fistulosum), which grows 8 feet tall or more, adding architectural interest and structure to a ...

Heavy rains can suffocate plant roots by reducing oxygen in the soil. Using organic matter like fallen leaves or pine straw can improve soil aeration and provide nutrients. Rain gardens or French ...

Learn about rain gardens and discover how to create beautiful landscape features at home that reduce polluted runoff entering local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay. Participants will learn about ...

If you have an area in your yard that regularly collects water after a downpour, you can turn it into a landscaping asset by ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus is grappling with excess stormwater during heavy rainfall events, resulting in raw sewage and pollutants being discharged into local rivers. The city is investing millions ...