Rain Gardens
A rain garden acts like a native forest by collecting, absorbing, and filtering stormwater runoff from rooftops, driveways, patios, and other areas that don't allow water to soak in. Rain gardens are designed as shallow depressions that can be shaped and sized to fit your yard; are made with compost-rich soil that allows water to soak in rapidly and support healthy plant growth; and can be landscaped with a variety of plants to fit the surroundings.
Free Pdf: Rain Garden Handbook
WSU Water Quality Website
Rain Garden Workshops
Join us for a free, hands-on workshop where you’ll get all the details you need to design and install a beautiful rain garden that will manage your home’s drainage while also protecting our local waterways.
Thurston County workshops will be scheduled for January to April 2010—please check our website or email in the fall for dates!
See pictures of some of our recent raingarden projects!
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