If you have an area in your yard that regularly collects water after a downpour, you can turn it into a landscaping asset by creating a rain garden. Areas where your garden slopes down or there's a shallow dip, the ground beneath gutters and downpipes, and muddy spots all work well for rain gardens.
Your choice of plants will depend on your climate and which water-loving plants are native to your local environment, plus where you're going to grow them in your rain garden. It's a good idea to choose native plants as they cope with a range of weather conditions including heavy rain, plus are hardy and hugely resilient as they have adapted to thrive in your local climate.
