Rain Gardens

This book describes how to make the most of rainwater by capturing, channelling and diverting it as it falls, solving problems of imbalanced rainfall in certain areas. The ‘Rain Garden’ introduces a new concept for bringing purpose or individuality to gardens or landscapes, simultaneously addressing environmental benefits and aesthetic considerations. The book draws on exmaples from around the world, and highlights the importance of rain gardens for biodiversity and their sustainability in the changing climate.
hardback with dust-cover;188pp. 9780881928266