RainScapes Resources

The resources on this page provide information for the general public and landscape professionals.

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Top 6 Resources

• We are piloting a new virtual inspection / site visit process as of April 6, 2020. Please review the linked sheet for information on how these site visits will be handled.

  • COVID-19 Protocol for Preliminary Inspection (297, KB)

  • COVID-19 Protocol for Final Inspections (307, KB)

• ​First Steps  (PDF, 545KB)

• Application Process (PDF, 1.16MB)

• How to Make a Planting Plan (PDF, 388kb)

• Rewards Rebate Amounts (PDF, 258KB)

• Choosing a Professional (PDF, 311KB)

  • The above list of associations is posted on this site for informational purpose only. Montgomery County, Maryland does not endorse, recommend, or make representations regarding the individual vendors, products or services that may be obtained through these associations. 

• RainScapes Contractor List  (PDF, 854KB)

  • This above list contains the names of companies whose employees have taken a Rainscapes Contractors training class and is  provided to you for informational purpose only.  Montgomery County, Maryland does not endorse, recommend, or make representations regarding individual vendors, products or services.  Therefore, inclusion in the above list does not constitute or imply the endorsement, recommendation, or approval by Montgomery County concerning the quality of products or services offered or provided by any company whose name appears on this site. Please check with your contractor for proof of appropriate licenses, such as professional registration and MHIC (if installing work).  ​

  • RainScapes training is not  a certification program. Two new certification programs are now offered in the region: The  National Green Infrastructure Certified Professional and the  Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional. Professionals attending RainScapes classes have been allowed to use them as continuing education credits for LACES (Landscape Architects), NGICP and CBLP.

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Video Guides

• Did you know about the Montgomery County RainScapes Program?

• Sacred Waters: RainScapes and Congregations in Action

• How to Install a Rain Garden

 

Facebook Live Videos and Links

• ​ Facebook live with Ann English (4/16/2020)
  • Facebook Live Plant List  (PDF, 141 KB)
  • Spring 2020 Native Plant Sale List (PDF, 250KB) 

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Plant Lists

 

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Resources by RainScapes Projects

Canopy Trees

• Canopy trees are now covered under the new Tree Montgomery program

Conservation Landscapes

• Conservation Landscaping Requirements  (PDF, 227KB)

• How To Do a Site Assessment  (PDF, 1.61MB)

• Manual Chapter on Conservation Landscaping (PDF, 676KB)

• Planting Design Templates  (.pdf, 4.27MB)

• Plant Spacing Guide (.pdf, 533KB)

• Plant Calculator and Blank Plant List  (.xlsx, 39KB)

• Establishment Guide (.pdf, 582KB)

• RainScapes Suggested Plant List  (PDF, 656KB)

  • Jump to the Plant List Section

• How to Make a Planting Plan (PDF, 388KB)

• Maintenance Plan Template (PDF, 238KB) - Gardens take maintenance. This simple organizer identifies when typical garden maintenance types need to occur.

• Green Stormwater Solutions for Congregations (PDF, 13.85MB)

Green Roofs

• Green Roofs Requirements  (PDF, 484KB)

• Manual Chapter on Green Roofs (PDF, 334KB)

Pavement Removal

• Pavement Removal Requirements  (PDF, 485KB)

• Manual Chapter on Pavement Removal (PDF, 475KB) 

Permeable Pavement

• How To Do a Perc Test  (PDF, 1.55MB)

• ​Permeable Pavement, Porous Concrete and other Permeable Pavements Requirements  (PDF, 519KB)

• Manual Chapter on Permeable Pavement, Porous Concrete and other Permeable Pavements  (PDF, 382KB)

• Guidance for Permeable Interlocking Paver Retrofits  (PDF, 1.55MB) - Technical manual for professionals

• Rain Garden Requirements  (PDF, 385KB) 

• Manual Chapter on Rain Gardens (PDF, 785KB) 

• Rain Garden Establishment Guidance (PDF, 434KB)

• Plant Spacing Guide (.pdf, 533KB)

• Plant Calculator and Blank Plant List (.xlsx, 39KB)

• How To Do a Site Assessment (PDF, 1.61MB)

• ​Planting Design Templates for Rain Gardens (PDF, 4.07MB)

• How To Do a Perc Test  (PDF, 1.55MB)

• How to Install a Rain Garden (Video)

• Planting Design for Bioretention and Rain Gardens  (PDF, 1018KB)

• ​ RainScapes Suggested Plant List  (PDF, 656KB)​

• How to Make a Planting Plan  (PDF, 388KB)​

• Maintenance Plan Template (PDF, 154KB) - Gardens take maintenance. This simple organizer identifies when typical garden maintenance types need to occur.  

• Rain Gardens Technical Manual for Professionals (PDF, 4.26MB) This PDF works best with Google Chrome. If using Internet Explorer, please refresh the PDF if any errors occur.

• Green Stormwater Solutions for Congregations (PDF, 13.85MB)

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Language Resources

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Additional Resources

Useful Links

• Assessing your Site: Residential Uses of LID (Low Impact Development)
• Get the latest information on the State Stormwater Management Program
• Vegetation in Stormwater Best Management Practices
  • ​This document contains updated recommendations and requirments on the design, installation, and maintenance of vegetation in stormwater best management practices requiring permits in the State of Maryland.

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