Raingarden Design and Installation

Learn why rain gardens are useful and how to design, install, and maintain your own in this presentation to VT Master Gardeners from Becky Tharp - manager of the VT Green Infrastructure Collaborative.
Rain gardens are depressed areas filled with plants that are tolerant to inundation and drought scenarios. They help to prevent stormwater runoff using infiltration and evapotranspiration. They protect water quality and recharge groundwater, mimicking a site's natural hydrology.