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.
Author(s): Nigel Dunnett, Andy Clayden
Publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated
Year: 2007
Language: English
Pages: 191
Title......Page 4
Contents......Page 6
Acknowledgements
......Page 7
Preface
......Page 8
Introduction......Page 10
Introduction
......Page 14
Water and sustainable landscapes
......Page 15
Water in a changing climate......Page 32
Bioretention......Page 39
The stormwater chain......Page 46
Section 2. The stormwater chain
......Page 52
General design principles for bioretention facilities
......Page 53
Green roofs......Page 54
Capturing water run-off: disconnecting downpipes......Page 77
Site survey......Page 162
Setting out a design......Page 166
Section 3. Plant directory......Page 171
Herbaceous plants
......Page 174
Grasses
......Page 181
Shrubs......Page 182
Trees
......Page 184
References......Page 185
Index......Page 188
