Green Roofs And Rain Gardens
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. Green roofs and rain gardens synopsis. May 22 2020 explore cath basilio s board green roofs rain gardens etc on pinterest. Rain gardens are versatile features that can be installed in almost any unpaved space. Gravel or well drained soil is added to make the rain.
Rain gardens green roofs and rain barrels are some of the most widely known lid practices. Dirt simple tips for natural yard care episode 12. A rain garden can be beautiful as well as functional. See more ideas about green roof roof rain garden.
Green roofs are covered with growing. 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 yard talk. In virginia norfolk botanical garden s green roof uses sedum delosperma and sempervivum.
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. When water flows off of paved surfaces compacted ground and rooftops and rushes into streams it deposits pollutants and scours streambeds.