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 ...

When winter is right around the corner, how can you be sure that your rain garden will be okay? Here are a few tips on how to ...

Portland homeowners can transform soggy backyards into functional ecosystems while qualifying for city discounts on ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Up to 90 Lincoln yards may get rain gardens over the next two years, thanks in part to the Nebraska Environmental Trust. Mayor Chris Beutler announced recently that the trust’s grants committee had ...