Rain Gardens: A Natural Solution for Runoff Rain gardens are shallow, planted basins that catch roof or driveway runoff and let it soak into the ground. They reduce runoff, filter pollutants and provide habitat for butterflies and songbirds. But designing one is a bit...
(Or How to Get Water to Mind Its Manners). This is a very broad overview of words around drainage (“rainage” should be a word) that you might come across OR simply need to know about. Sort of a stream of consciousness on stormwater. Start with Gutters...
Common Sense Managing rain where it falls isn’t just a homeowner’s trick—it’s common sense infrastructure. By capturing roof runoff, property owners ease pressure on storm drains, reduce localized flooding, and save money on water. Whether it’s a modest barrel or a...
Permeable Pavers: How They Work Permeable pavements are supposed to make you feel like an eco‑wizard. They let water infiltrate through the surface and into a stone bed, reducing ponding and recharging groundwater. They even reflect more heat than traditional paving...
Taking out turf and adding in native plants can help your allergies. Tired of itchy eyes, stuffy noses, and relentless sneezes when you step outside? Your yard might be part of the problem—or the solution. In Southern California, native landscaping isn’t...
