6,000 Rain Barrels for the Rouge
Save water, and save money, with a rain barrel! Saving rainwater helps: Cut your water bill by using FREE rain water on your garden Reduce... Read More →
Become a Master Rain Gardener
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT EXTENDED! Apply by Sunday 9/29 at 11:59pm. Thanks to our event sponsors Not available on weekday afternoons? Check out Washtenaw County’s offerings... Read More →
Rain Gardens for Tonquish and Johnson Creek
From 2015 through 2019, Friends of the Rouge worked with partners across Plymouth, Canton, Northville, Westland, and Salem to build 18 demonstration rain gardens. The... Read More →
Get Your Lawn a Job!
Sure, your lawn looks great, but… let’s be honest. It takes a lot of work. Your work. Isn’t it time your lawn started pulling its... Read More →
Build a Rain Garden
What’s a rain garden? It’s a garden with a job. A rain garden has a job to do—controlling puddles and keeping basements dry by soaking... Read More →
RainSmart Dream and Design Services
Get expert one-on-one guidance to achieve your environmental goals for your home landscape. Solid Strategies Rain Gardens Pollinator Gardens Tree selection & placement Tech talk:... Read More →
Rain Gardens to the Rescue
Partners: Sierra Club Michigan ChapterFunded by: The Fred A and Barbara M Erb Family Foundation Detroit residents and civic leaders can prevent the pollution of... Read More →
Plants for Rain Gardens
Friends of the Rouge recommends native species for rain gardens and ornamental landscapes. Native plants tend to perform best in rain gardens, and have been... Read More →
Find Rain Garden Pros & Suppliers
Friends of the Rouge provides these lists of local rain garden service providers to help reduce barriers for residents. Friends of the Rouge does not... Read More →
