Watershed Hacks: Victory Rain Gardens and Home Meadows

Installing rain gardens and home meadows on residential properties provides multiple benefits, including reducing stormwater runoff, supporting native plants and wildlife, enhancing property aesthetics, and protecting local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay. This webcast is part of the Watershed Hacks series, which focuses on practical, low-cost, family-friendly activities that can be done at home using easily accessible materials.

This session explores best practices for designing, constructing, and maintaining rain gardens and home meadows. Presenters share guidance on assessing your yard’s natural water flow, selecting the right plants for sun or shade, calculating garden size, avoiding common installation mistakes, and engaging children in hands-on stewardship. The webcast also highlights creative strategies for planting under challenging conditions, accessing free or low-cost resources, and ensuring long-term garden success