Green Roofs And Rain Gardens

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.

Green roofs and rain gardens.

Our homes have an impact on the environment. 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. An inexpensive green roof can be made with recycled planters.

A rain garden can be beautiful as well as functional. 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. Gravel or well drained soil is added to make the rain. See more ideas about green roof roof rain garden.

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. Rain gardens are versatile features that can be installed in almost any unpaved space. Dirt simple tips for natural yard care episode 12. May 22 2020 explore cath basilio s board green roofs rain gardens etc on pinterest.

Also known as bioretention or bioinfiltration cells they are shallow vegetated basins that collect and absorb runoff from rooftops sidewalks and streets. Green roofs and rain gardens yard talk.