Green roofs and rain gardens
Yard Talk - dirt simple tips for natural yard careEpisode 12: "Green roofs and rain gardens"
The Woodland Park Zoo's green roof looks natural while slowing stormwater and helping protect local streams.
A green roof is not only better for Puget Sound, it can be a great place to socialize (or film).
Planting your rain garden provides a healthy opportunity to work with friends, family and neighbors.
This Rain Garden Manual will walk you through the planning and building of a rain garden step by step.
How to reduce your impact on Puget Sound - When building driveways or sidewalks, choose materials that allow rainfall to soak into the ground such as pavers or permeable pavement.
- Direct water running off your roof and paved areas into a rain garden. These gardens look fantastic and do an excellent job of cleaning stormwater.
- Before building or remodeling, check and see if a green roof may be right for your plans.
- If you are buying a home, look for a four star or five star Built Green certified home.
- If you are building a home, keep the footprint as small as possible.
- Shrink your lawn with a native plant landscape.
Greg's tips & tricksBuild a rain garden Show resources Woodland Park Zoo * Taylor Associates * Seattle Public Utilities High Point Project * Rural Stewardship Plans King County Built Green Rain Garden Handbook * *External link. Please note: This list of resources is provided by King County as a courtesy to the public and does not endorse or guarantee the quality of the service offered or provided. Check schedule for air times.
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