Sustainable Landscapes and Turf
- Landscaping at the Waters Edge
- Rain Garden Resources
- Environmental Turf Management
- Landscape Practices
Landscaping at the Waters Edge
Landscaping at the Water’s Edge is a program to train landscapers, property owners and local decision makers in ecological landscape practices for protection of water quality in lakes, rivers, streams and coastal areas. The program was developed by a team of UNH Cooperative Extension specialists in water resource and horticulture. Contact us
Training Schedule
Kittery ME - March 30-31, 2011
New Brunswick NJ - April 13, 2011
Presentations
Landscaping at the Waters Edge
March 30 & 31, 2011
Kittery, Maine
One-minute Video: Vegetative buffer installation
Publications
• Book order form
• Landscaping at the Waters Edge - Online manual
Resources
NH Department of Environmental Services Shoreland Protection Program
University of New Hampshire Stormwater Center
What is a rain garden? A rain garden is a shallow depression designed to capture stormwater runoff and allow it to slowly infiltrate into the soil. It is planted with perennials, grasses and/or shrubs that tolerate wet and dry conditions. The plants transpire water, releasing it to the atmosphere, and help remove pollutants. If sited and constructed properly, water infiltrates within 1-2 days and does not sustain mosquitos.
Workshop
October 4, 2011
North Conway NH
Presentations
New Hampshire Rain Garden Training for Professional Landscapers
October 25 & 26, 2010
Urban Forestry Center, Portsmouth
June 1, 2011
Urban Forestry Center, Portsmouth
Rain Garden Design - This is the design and plant list for the residential rain garden installed at the Portsmouth Workshop on 10/26/10.
Residential Rain Garden Installation
Links:
Rain Gardens: Managing Roof Runoff in your Backyard (Maine DES)
Adding a Rain Garden to Your Landscape (Maine Cooperative Extension)
American Rainwater Catchment Systems
Showme raingardens.com (Missouri Botanic Garden)
Rain Gardens - Sustainable Landscape Series (Univ. of Delaware)
Rain Gardens: A Household Way to Improve Water Quality (UMass Extension)
Rain Garden video (NH Public TV)
Rain Gardens - A how-to manual for homeowners (Wisconsin)
Rain Gardens Home Page (Rutgers Univ., New Jersey)
Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District – Rain Gardens (Vermont)
New England Regional Recommendations for Lawns Based on Water Quality Considerations
Integrated Pest Management for Turfgrass
Municipal Turf and Grounds
Municipal Turf Conference 2012
Municipal Turf Conference 2011
Municipal Turf Conference 2010
Links:
Maine Yardscaping
Spring Conference for Landscapers
2011
2012
Additional Information
Additional Publications:
Integrated Landscaping: Following Nature’s Lead
Best Plants for NH Gardens and Landscapes
Alternatives to Invasive Landscape Plants Fact sheet
Posters
NH Plantsman Articles
- NH Horticulture Endowment - Supports Meadow Establishment Research
- Searching for a Sense of Place - A Horticultural Road Trip
- A Professional Development Trip Across Country
Related Publications: Landscape Topics
Additional Links:
Ecological Landscape Association
Sustainable Sites Initiative
NOFA Organic Land Care Program
