Managing Water: Flooding & Drought – 2025
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Look closely at the relationship between soil and water and learn about techniques for managing water in home gardens.
Stormwater Management
Stormwater Management at the Jerome ‘Buddie’ Ford Native Garden
The Buddie Ford Demonstration Garden in Alexandria provides an excellent example of how to manage stormwater run-off on a sloped property. The techniques adopted at Buddie Ford have enhanced runoff absorption and reduced erosion to allow this native plant garden to flourish. By sharing – and permitting visitors to see – the strategies employed at Buddie Ford, we hope you, too, can successfully manage challenging stormwater scenarios on sloped sites.
More Stormwater Management Solutions in Arlington County
More case studies of Arlington County Extension Master Gardeners who share their experiences dealing with stormwater and provide examples of actions taken in their own gardens that could lead to utility fee reductions.
Stormwater Management Solutions in Arlington County
In this article, Extension Master Gardeners who are residents of Arlington County share their experiences dealing with stormwater and provide examples of actions taken in their own gardens that could make them eligible for credit on this utility bill.
Stormwater Management Solutions in Alexandria
Over the past few years, local residents have faced increasing problems with damaging downpours, flooding, and lingering wet spots on their properties. Learn how several Extension Master Gardeners living in Alexandria implemented sustainable practices for dealing with stormwater issues on their properties.