During the rain event, that collected runoff pools to a design depth in the basin. Eventually, the water seeps down into the first soil layer that is made of mulch to provide organic materials to the ...

Rain gardens are planted with native or well adapted plant species that can tolerate both wet and dry conditions and have deep roots that promote water infiltration. Water should drain completely ...

People will be working harder to manage flooding, and rain gardens which capture rainwater in a shallow ditch and are filled with plants that are happy in waterlogged or dry conditions could be ...

Homeowners often select native plants to grow in their rain gardens. Indiana native plant species are commonly grown in rain gardens because of their adaptation to the local climate, soils, and many ...

SPRAY: When the weather turns mild and dry get out and dormant spray roses and fruit trees. Neem oil is good for overwintering insects and mites. Liquid copper sprays are good for disease prevention.

My friend Barb and I took a bus trip to Nashville, and after talking about our children and grandchildren our conversations turned to our love of gardening. She told me about a bulb given to her ...

Dry periods during fall and winter will cause injury or death to parts of the root system of trees, shrubs and perennials.