Why your green lawn might be acting like a paved street
In short: In rainy regions, traditional grass lawns can behave like asphalt, funneling runoff into streets where it collects pollutants. This video explores how to transform that waste into a functional ecosystem by installing a rain garden with native plantings.
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada and soil and water conservationist Kathy Shearin demonstrate how to manage roof space and yard runoff in Portland, Oregon. Instead of allowing rainwater to wash away dirt and oil into local streams, a rain garden captures and filters the water on-site.
The project focuses on replacing non-porous surfaces with native plants to revitalize the yard's water cycle. It serves as a practical solution for homeowners looking to protect local water sources while improving their own landscape's sustainability.
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