Rain Garden Resources#

Creating a rain garden can help manage stormwater runoff, prevent erosion, and provide habitat for local wildlife. Check out these resources for learning about and implementing rain gardens.

• City of Fort Collins Utilities Low Impact Development - Low Impact Development (LID) is a stormwater management technique that seeks to mimic natural systems, primarily through gardens and landscaping.  Check out this site for information on rain gardens and much more.
• Colorado Stormwater Center - Information on rain garden installation and planting layouts.
• City of Fort Collins Recommended Plant List - Interactive search for recommended plants in the Fort Collins, Colorado, area where you can filter by season of bloom, flower color, soil type, sun considerations, and many other factors.