Raingardens & Native Plants

Learn how, when, and where to plant and manage raingardens and native plants.

 

How to Begin Your Raingarden

Step I - Connect with Watershed partners

  1. Identify your watershed using the Find my Watershed Tool

  2. Contact the Rainscaping partner identified for your Watershed, or LGROW if there is none.

  3. Schedule a meeting with the Rainscaping partner to complete a site assessment, or schedule using the form below.

Step II - Design and install practices

  1. Select site suitable practices for your property to reduce or capture stormwater runoff

  2. Create a design for site suitable green infrastructure with the site assessor

  3. Contact a Certified Rainscaping Contractor to complete the installation if necessary

Step III - maintain and enjoy!

  1. Develop maintenance plan with Rainscaping partner

  2. Conduct maintenance according to a maintenance plan

  3. Work with Rainscaping partner to promote your practice and share your story