Rain gardens encompass all possible elements that can be used to capture, channel, divert and make the most of the rain and snow that fall on a property. Using the innovative and attractive approaches described here, it is possible to enhance outdoor spaces and minimize the damaging effects of drought, stormwater runoff, and other environmental challenges. Nigel Dunnett & Andy Clayden have created a comprehensive guide to water management techniques for the garden and built environment. Filled with practical, manageable solutions for small and large-scale implementations and utilizing authoritative research with state-of-the-art case studies from all over the world, Rain Gardens is the first book on sustainable water management schemes suitable for students and professionals.
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Publisher:
Portland, Or. : Timber Press, c2007
ISBN:
9780881928266
0881928267
0881928267
Branch Call Number:
635 .95 DUN
Characteristics:
188 p. :,col. ill., plans ;,25 cm
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Add a CommentI've found this book to be really helpful in showing how to build an entire storm water management system. I started with wanting to know more about water collection in rain barrels and rain gardens, but this book goes way beyond, showing how you need to incorporate multiple levels in your system for times of heavy rains, for moving water around to divert from the drainage system and to capturing water in unique ways like green roofs and storm water planters.
Very good information and can be applied to the Austin area even though its content mostly focuses on wetter climates in Europe. It also contains an Austin case study about using collected rain water for gray water needs in the home.