Rain Gardens

Functional, Attractive Landscaping Solution For Stormwater Retention

Rain gardens are shallow gardens designed to absorb rainwater from rooftops, downspouts, hard surfaces like parking lots or roads, and turfgrass lawns. They allow water to be captured and soaked into the ground, resulting in less stormwater runoff! They also help capture and filter pollutants from stormwater runoff. They can be manicured and tidy, or they can be wild and natural. 

• Technical Assistance and Rebates: Franklin Soil and Water can help with all things rain gardens. Free technical assistance is available for all Franklin County residents and property owners. Rain garden rebates are available for residents and organizations in certain participating communities. 

• Master Rain Gardener: Franklin Soil and Water launched a Master Rain Gardener program in 2022. To receive updates, sign up for the email list here. 

• How to Plan and Install a Rain Garden: Check out this flyer for information on how to plan and install a rain garden. 

• Rain Garden Plants: Check out this flyer for a short list of plants that are appropriate for rain gardens. 

• Blueprint Columbus: Visit the Blueprint Columbus website to learn more about rain gardens, green infrastructure, and stormwater runoff reduction projects happening around the City of Columbus.