Plus, everything you need to know to create a thriving rain garden in your own yard.

One of the best native plants for rain gardens is Tall Joe-Pye weed (Eupatorium fistulosum or Eutrochium fistulosum), which ...

Yards and gardens in wet climates can be plagued by large, messy puddles or unsightly rills and gullies caused by wayward rivulets of water. Untamed runoff can not only cause unwanted erosion and ...

Adding tall perennials to your garden is one of the best ways to create visual interest, bring balance, and elevate your ...

Mary-Carson Stiff, Executive Director of Wetlands Watch explains how rain gardens work to filter runoff and shares plants she likes to grow. Featured on VHG episode 2402; April 2024. Virginia Home ...

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 ...

Having a beautiful garden doesn’t mean you need to spend hours every week digging, planting, weeding, and watering. With the right low-maintenance design ideas, you can create a stunning outdoor space ...

These hardy perennials can handle heat, drought, and tough conditions—so you can enjoy a beautiful garden with far less work.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Rain gardens catch the rain from a disconnected downspout so it drains into the soil slowly. This keeps storm water pollution out of our storm drains, rivers and streams, and creates a beautiful ...