Rain gardens, green infrastructure initiatives designed to mimic natural systems such as native prairies, help keep urban runoff out of sewers and surface waters, suppressing stormwater’s negative ...

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Rain gardens are considered a more economical alternative. To date, Columbus has invested $140 million in rain garden projects. The city has 653 rain gardens installed across various neighborhoods.

Rain gardens help reduce the amount of water flowing over land and into storm drains, which can prevent flooding and erosion.

Did you know that with little more than a shovel, a few square feet of your yard, and some plants, you can combat flooding, ...

As weather patterns continue to surprise in late summer, with threats of flash flooding in some areas, rain gardens have become a viable solution, especially as stormwater runoff worsens.

Rain gardens can be beautiful and functional additions to a home's landscaping. A verdant lawn can make your neighbors green with envy, but traditional turf grass has its downsides. Beneath the ...

Rain gardens, sometimes called bio-retention areas, are shallow depressions in the landscape that capture stormwater and allow it to gradually percolate into the soil. Planted with moisture-loving ...