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Introduction Polluted stormwater is currently the greatest threat to our nation’s water quality. The activities of construction sites, and the responsible actions taken to minimize sediment loss...
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Mar 26, 2016 | Landscape, Landscaping, Water
Introduction Polluted stormwater is currently the greatest threat to our nation’s water quality. The activities of construction sites, and the responsible actions taken to minimize sediment loss...
Mar 26, 2016 | Flowers, Landscape, Landscaping, Water
Rain gardens are becoming an increasingly popular option for gardeners who want to create an aesthetically pleasing garden that manages runoff, improves water quality, and provides wildlife habitat....
Mar 26, 2016 | Landscape, Landscaping, Shrubs, Trees, Water
Rain gardens are becoming an increasingly popular option for gardeners looking to create an aesthetically pleasing garden that manages runoff, improves water quality, and provides wildlife habitat....
Feb 26, 2016 | Flowers, Landscape, Landscaping, Water
Rain gardens are functional, ornamental landscape features designed to protect downstream water quality. By capturing stormwater runoff and allowing it to soak into the ground, these gardens...
Feb 26, 2016 | Landscape, Landscaping, Shrubs, Trees, Water
Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is a native, woody shrub suited for use in rain gardens. Rain gardens are landscape features that help to protect downstream water quality by capturing stormwater...
Feb 26, 2016 | Flowers, Landscape, Landscaping, Water
A rain garden is a shallow vegetated depression designed to capture stormwater runoff and allow the water to soak into the soil and drain into underground water reserves. These gardens function as...
Nov 26, 2015 | Flowers, Landscape, Landscaping, Water
Rain gardens are functional, ornamental landscape features designed to protect downstream water quality. By capturing stormwater runoff and allowing it to soak into the ground, these gardens...
Sep 8, 2015 | Landscaping, Water
Rainwater harvesting is the collection and storage of rainwater from roof surfaces for use in both potable and non-potable applications, and for stormwater, erosion and flood control. Rainwater...
Sep 7, 2015 | Landscaping, Vegetables, Water
The ancient practice of rainwater harvesting is widely used throughout the world and is gaining popularity in commercial and residential applications in the United States. Rainwater harvesting is...
May 23, 2015 | Flowers, Landscape, Landscaping, Water
Rain gardens are becoming an increasingly popular option for gardeners looking to create an aesthetically pleasing garden that manages runoff, improves water quality, and provides wildlife habitat....
Apr 22, 2015 | Flowers, Landscaping, Shrubs, Trees, Water
Native plants have evolved in place over time; therefore, these plants tend to be hardy and well-adapted in the residential or commercial landscape. In many cases, established native plants can grow...
Sep 23, 2014 | Flowers, Landscape, Landscaping, Water
A rain garden is a shallow vegetated depression designed to capture stormwater runoff and allow the water to soak into the ground. These gardens function as natural filters that improve water...
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