Rain Gardens

Rain Gardens..A method of rain capture used in permaculture. Trenches are dug from downspouts off houses etc and allowed to flow all over a yard and seep in slowly over a larger area. Basins are created and planted.
One of the best articles I have seen is here.
http://midwestpermaculture.com/2008/12/front-yard-rain-garden-and-berm/

This is one of those articles you don't want to lose, and  one I share often...

I needed the link handy...so here it is