Green Roofs And Rain Gardens

A rain garden is a garden of native shrubs perennials and grasses which can withstand both drought and occasional flooding planted in a small depression which is generally formed on a low point of a natural slope.

Green roofs and rain gardens.

Gravel or well drained soil is added to make the rain. Since then there s been an inspiring generation of eco savvy design forward residential green roofs from cactus garden to rain forest topping everything from chicken coops to full blown homes. When water flows off of paved surfaces compacted ground and rooftops and rushes into streams it deposits pollutants and scours streambeds. In virginia norfolk botanical garden s green roof uses sedum delosperma and sempervivum.

A rain garden can be beautiful as well as functional. Also known as bioretention or bioinfiltration cells they are shallow vegetated basins that collect and absorb runoff from rooftops sidewalks and streets. They can help protect nearby streams and rivers by trapping rainwater and allowing it to soak into the ground over time resulting in improvements to both the quality and quantity of stormwater runoff. Green roofs and rain gardens yard talk.

Our homes have an impact on the environment. May 22 2020 explore cath basilio s board green roofs rain gardens etc on pinterest. An inexpensive green roof can be made with recycled planters. Rain gardens green roofs and rain barrels are some of the most widely known lid practices.

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