Rain garden

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

Similar to pollinator gardens, rain gardens offer a way to garden in an ecologically responsible and beautiful way. When you learn and use the fundamentals of rain garden design, you can be part of the solution for reducing water pollution while creating a beautiful landscape to enjoy.

< Back To The Sustainable Street Master Plan Page Stormwater from the parking lot surface now flows into a bio-retention basin, or Rain Garden. This prevents pollutants such as vehicle fluids and trash from flowing into the storm drain and into the San Francisco Bay. Rocks slow the flow of water as it enters the basin

How to Design a Rain Garden - Storm-runoff gardens can create a beautiful and practical solution

Rain gardens use run-off from roofs, driveways, other impervious surfaces. Rainwater is used by native plants rather than running to the storm sewer or ditch.

A rain chain collects roof runoff and delivers it to the rain garden. The rain garden collects water and lets it soak into the ground slowly, so it doesn't run

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.

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Design a backyard rain garden with native plants. Manage stormwater runoff, support local wildlife, and improve soil health with a Native Rain Garden.

A rain garden dry stream bed.

landscape inspiration

Add beauty to your outdoor space with these 20 beautiful plants & flowers to grow in wet areas. Ideal for creating a rain garden, these rain garden plants will thrive in waterlogged environments. Perfect for bog plants landscaping ideas and swamp garden ideas, they’ll also enhance your rain garden design.

Capture rainwater and support local ecosystems with a rain garden. Find out how to design and plant a rain garden that benefits both your yard and the environment. 🌧️🌻 #RainGarden #WaterConservation #SustainableLandscaping

Rain Garden

Discover five stunning dry creek-bed designs that can transform your garden and solve drainage issues.

Discover stunning rain garden ideas to manage rainwater runoff while beautifying your yard. Explore eco-friendly designs with native plants, water features, and more. Perfect for sustainable landscaping!