Montgomery County
DIY Rainwater Collection Projects
Rain Barrels
Rain barrels capture rainwater from your downspout to use for gardening or other non-potable use.
Directions for making rain barrels
Rain Gardens
A rain garden uses native landscaping to soak up rain water from your downspout. The garden provides a ponding area allowing runoff to slowly infiltrate into the ground instead of being delivered to the storm sewer all at once.
Native Plant list for Rain Gardens
Calculating runoff volume from roof
Homeowner Tip Sheets
No Mow Zone
Green Lawn Basics
Native Plants for
Pennsylvania
Tree & Shrub Planting
Composting
Rain Barrel
Porous Pavers
Live Stakes
Questions or Comments, Please contact Susan Harris