Montgomery County

DIY Rainwater Collection Projects

Rain Barrels

Rain barrels collect rainwater from your downspout to use for gardening or other non-potable uses.

Rain Gardens

A rain garden is a shallow depression with native landscaping used to soak up runoff from a downspout or driveway. The garden provides a ponding area allowing runoff to slowly infiltrate into the ground instead of being carried directly to the storm sewer all at once.

Rain Garden Resources

Landscaping Guide

Native Plant list for Rain Gardens

Calculating runoff volume from roof

Planter Boxes

Homeowner Tip Sheets

No Mow Zone Green Lawn Basics Native Plants for Pennsylvania Tree & Shrub Planting