Stormwater that runs off buildings and paved streets frequently carries high levels of pollutants into rivers and lakes, some of which serve as sources of drinking water. Rain gardens, green ...

Impervious surfaces, like parking lots, driveways, and walkways, make it difficult for stormwater to flow toward soil and seep into the ground. But by including rain gardens in your landscape design, ...

If you're no longer asking, "What exactly is a rain garden?" and are instead ready to install your own, you're probably trying to decide on the perfect design for your backyard. You no doubt ...

Man standing with shovel in hand looking at backyard - Viktor Cvetkovic/Getty Images If you're no longer asking, "What exactly is a rain garden?" and are instead ready to install your own, you're ...

A rock pathway directs water from the gutter on this home to the native plants in a garden designed by landscaper Carrie Dubberley. Carrie Dubberley Taylor Kirkland loves his creek-side property in ...

Rain gardens reduce your risk of flooding with a little help from Mother Nature. Learn how a properly positioned planting can keep rain away from your house. Gardens can be more than beautiful—they ...

Rain gardens are attractively-landscaped, depressional areas that help manage stormwater runoff on site. Instead of going into a storm drain, water from the roof of the Porter County Visitor Center ...

The demonstration rain garden in Bartholomew County is located on the IUPU Columbus Campus in a parking lot island and had previously been a flat and open, windswept area occupied by turf grass ...

We just saw this posting from the city: The last two clusters of the 2011 neighborhood rain gardens will be installed this month and in September. You can help with ...