Rain garden landscape

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

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.

Grow and maintain a thriving garden with tips on soil prep, planting, pruning, and seasonal care.

A rain garden dry stream bed.

Building a rain garden takes a bit more work than traditional flower beds, but it's not that difficult. Follow these detailed steps to install one yourself.

Ward off water woes in your front, back, or side yard with a few improvements to your landscaping. The following article is paid advertising created in partnership with SupplyHouse. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila.com.

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 garden in Maryland. | Photo by Amanda Rockler As rain pours down rooftops, through gutters, across lawns and into culverts, it collects pollutants and carries these toxins and bits of trash into local rivers and streams. Along the way, rain collects in depressions in the landscape, which often

Build a rain garden in your yard with this step-by-step guide

Learn how to design a rain garden that improves the drainage in your yard, while still looking beautiful. Learn all about areas to avoid, and what specifically to look for when planning your rain garden. Follow my step by step instructions for picking the best spot, and creating a layout drawing that suits your yard. You can plan a rain garden that is perfect for your property with these great ideas and landscape tips and suggestions. Find out how to make a design that works for your garden.

Interested in creating a beautiful and sustainable rain garden in your yard (and attracting more birds and bees)? Check out our tips on how to get started.

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

Looking for inexpensive ways to green your property? Rain gardens are great, small projects that can be added as an enhancement to almost any property.

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

During recent winter storms, many Sacramentans had the same thought: How can I save some of that rain for later?