Green Roofs And Rain Gardens

An inexpensive green roof can be made with recycled planters.

Green roofs and rain gardens.

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 synopsis. Dirt simple tips for natural yard care episode 12. In virginia norfolk botanical garden s green roof uses sedum delosperma and sempervivum.

Rain gardens are versatile features that can be installed in almost any unpaved space. 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. May 22 2020 explore cath basilio s board green roofs rain gardens etc on pinterest. A rain garden can be beautiful as well as functional.

See more ideas about green roof roof rain garden. 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 are covered with growing. Our homes have an impact on the environment.

Green roofs and rain gardens yard talk. Gravel or well drained soil is added to make the rain.