The Modern Rain Garden: Scrape, Shape, and Plant by Michael Albanese

This updated and expanded second edition for 2025 builds off the amazing success of the original release of Modern Rain Garden. As a professional rain garden builder I've given an in-depth account of my experience designing, building, and managing rain gardens over the past fifteen years. Readers will feel empowered to take ownership over their rain gardens so decisions can be made with confidence. This updated and expanded second edition covers more topics and goes deeper into why and how the Scrape, Shape, and Plant method is one that lets nature do the work. This method has evolved by regularly assessing what's essential, effective, and improvable - prioritizing simplicity over complexity. AVESI landscapes manage rainwater efficiently and sustainably by combining traditional landscaping with modern rainscaping principles to: Create beautiful, functional, and sustainable landscapes Manage rain where it falls Help keep properties safe from water damage Read more