Creating Sustainable School and Home Gardens: Managing Rainwater

Authors

• Lawrence Krissek
• Kathy Cabe Trundle, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

6-11-2026

First Page

1

Last Page

8

Abstract

Rainscaping can help solve drainage problems, reduce erosion, improve water quality, and conserve soil by effectively managing rainwater movement across the landscape. It can also provide environments with increased biodiversity while reducing the need for supplemental watering.  The details of rainscaping your garden are very site-specific, affected by the amount of space and money available, your garden’s physical and weather/climate characteristics, and your garden goals. This resource sheet addresses the use of natural methods to ensure efficient rainwater management.

Recommended Citation

Krissek, L., & Cabe Trundle, K. (2026). Creating sustainable school and home gardens: Managing rainwater [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.