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
Identify your watershed using the Find my Watershed Tool
Contact the Rainscaping partner identified for your Watershed, or LGROW if there is none.
Schedule a meeting with the Rainscaping partner to complete a site assessment, or schedule using the form below.
Step II - Design and install practices
Select site suitable practices for your property to reduce or capture stormwater runoff
Create a design for site suitable green infrastructure with the site assessor
Contact a Certified Rainscaping Contractor to complete the installation if necessary
Step III - maintain and enjoy!
Develop maintenance plan with Rainscaping partner
Conduct maintenance according to a maintenance plan
Work with Rainscaping partner to promote your practice and share your story
Native PlanT Resources
LGROW Native Plant List (Excel)
https://www.nativeplantguild.com/
https://wildones.org/
Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation: Native Plants for Pollinators - Great Lakes