ENVIRONMENT

Nice News - Heavy rains can leave gardens looking like the aquatic levels in a video game, unhappily turning terrestrial foliage into floating plants. And the runoff from these events can also do damage to the local water supply. There’s an easy, aesthetically pleasing way to harness that extra water, though, and it can benefit your backyard and the environment at large. Rain gardens are concave areas around 6-8 inches deep that collect runoff and allow it to soak into the ground and irrigate the plants within and around them. They’re particularly helpful for individuals who have flooding issues or frequently manage the impact of storms, but make a lovely addition to any yard. How to do it