The Scott Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a workshop to teach the basics of planting a rain garden from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 18. A rain garden is a small basin of colorful ...

Whether you already have an established rain garden or are just starting out on a new project, it's handy to find out about ...

South Bay designer Shelkie Tao specializes in water-efficient landscaping, including rain gardens. Photo courtesy Shelkie Tao/Water Efficient Gardens. Whether you’re looking to make your landscaping ...

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 ...

Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

Two area schools — one just built, one in the works — have adopted sustainable stormwater management systems that save money, improve aesthetics and behave like a natural forest ecosystem. The systems ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. At the most basic level, rain gardens function like sponges. They are typically made ...

The town of Holland will host a hands-on rain garden workshop from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 23, at Holland Town Hall on Highway MH. The workshop is open to all interested people, not just town ...

Avoiding a flooded basement–and saving Puget Sound–could be as simple as putting in a rain garden The rain gushing from downspouts this time of year can seem like water torture for local residents, as ...