Soils, Yards & Slopes
Rainscaping Solutions For Soils, Yards & Slopes
View the detailed information for each RainScaping solution suited for Soils, Yards and Slopes including how to design, install and maintain your solution. Be sure to first Evaluate Your Site to make sure a solution will work for your property and to check for potential permit requirements.
Compost | |
| Add to lawns and planting beds to build healthy soil. Solution for: - Reducing erosion - Preventing basement & crawl space flooding Effort: Low Cost: $ Maintenance: Low | |
Landscaping Naturally Wet Areas | |
| Landscape wet areas with plants that will thrive there. Solution for: - Adding beauty to your yard - Providing habitat for birds and pollinators - Repurposing problem areas Effort: Low Cost: $ - $$ Maintenance: Low - Moderate (highest in first 2-3 years as plants establish. Regular mulch application can reduce) | |
Lawn Alternatives | |
| Grow edible gardens, groundcovers or planting beds to reduce some lawn area. Solution for: - Adding beauty to your yard - Providing habitat for birds and pollinators - Helping rainwater soak in Effort: Low Cost: $ - $$ Maintenance: Low - Moderate (highest in first 2-3 years as plants establish. Regular mulch application can reduce) | |
Mulch | |
| Cover bare soils with wood chips or leaves to reduce runoff, weeds and watering. Solutions for: - Reducing yard maintenence - Improving lawn & garden health - Helping rainwater soak in - Reducing erosion Effort: Low Cost: $ Maintenance: Low | |
Retaining Walls/Terraces | |
| Transform a slope into a series of flat areas resembling steps. Solution for: - Increasing usable space in your yard - Reducing erosion - Helping rainwater soak in Effort: High Cost: $$$ Maintenance: Low | |