What exactly is a rain garden?

Rain gardens are basically natural filtration systems for rainwater, filtering runoff before sending it into our drains and ultimately our rivers.

In urban areas over 50% of the landcover is made up of surfaces like rooftops, streets, driveways and sidewalks. These surfaces are designed to usher rainwater quickly into drains and pipes that shoot it into the river and other bodies of water. This runoff carries silt, salt, fertilizer, gas and oil and deposits it into our waterways.

A rain garden is simply a depression in your yard designed to temporarily hold rain water, letting the soil naturally filter it. Rain gardens are designed so that any collected water percolates into the soil within 48 hours or less.

Can we install our landscape in phases?

We work on phased installations with many of our clients. During the design phase, we discuss which elements can be done in phases and how the sequence would most effectively roll out. Doing a phased installation is not only good for your budget, it helps us get to know you and your property as we turn it into the space of your dreams.

A typical, phased installation might be to do the front yard one year, tackle the backyard fence and trees the next season, install a bluestone patio at another time, and finish with dense perennial plantings. Landscapes always evolve over time, so give us a call and let’s talk about how to get your future outdoor space started.