Patios and Walkways
Rainscaping Solutions For Patios & Walkways
View the detailed information for each RainScaping solution suited for Patios and Walkways including how to design, install and maintain your solution. Be sure to first Evaluate Your Site to make sure a solution will work for your property and to check for potential permit requirements.
Berms and Trench Drains | |
| Install on hard surfaces to direct runoff to the yard where it can soak in. Solutions to: - Reducing erosion - Helping preventing basement & crawl space flooding Effort: Low to Moderate Cost: $ - $$ Maintenance: Low | |
Drainage Outlet Protection | |
| Install at the outlet of downspouts, pipes or berms to slow runoff and spread it out. Solution for: - Reducing erosion - Preventing basement & crawl space flooding Effort: Low Cost: $ Maintenance: Low | |
Permeable Paving Options | |
| Use alternative paving materials that allow water to pass through to the soil below. Solution for: - Adding visual interest - Reducing compaction and erosion in heavy-traffic areas - Helping rainwater soak in Effort: High Cost: $$ Maintenance: Low | |
Rain Gardens | |
| Direct runoff into a landscape area designed with special soils and plants allowing water to pond and slowly soak in. Solution for: - Adding visual interest - Reducing compaction and erosion in heavy-traffic areas - Helping rainwater soak in Effort: High Cost: $$$ Maintenance: Moderate (Highest highest in first 2-3 years as plants establish. Regular mulch application can reduce maintenance) | |
Underground Infiltration Systems | |
| Direct runoff into an underground trench, pit (dry well) or chamber where the water slowly soaks into the ground. Solution for: - Helping rainwater soak in Effort: High Cost: $$ Maintenance: Low | |