Rain Gardens can be an attractive and functional addition to any landscape. They slow and intercept the flow of stormwater from rooftops and driveways and then allow that water to infiltrate back into the ground.  Adding a rain garden to your landscape can help protect local water quality.  

Here are some resources that may be helpful if you are considering adding a rain garden to your own yard:

Slides from the Rain Garden Workshop:

Rain Garden Introduction

Rain Garden Design

Rain Garden Landscaping

NC State Extension Rain Garden Manual

North Carolina Native Landscaping Design Plans: Coastal Landscapes Initiative

Plant Database: North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

North Carolina Landscaping Companies that are certified in Rain Garden Installation: List