GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES: RAIN GARDENS, DRY CREEKS & MORE

Need to install permitted, municipal-compliant green infrastructure? Community Foodscapes' (CoFo) team has extensive experience designing and installing permitted green infrastructure solutions, including rain gardens, dry creeks, bioswales, and permeable surfaces, ensuring compliance with local stormwater regulations for new builds and ADUs. We specialize in creating functional, aesthetically pleasing systems that effectively manage runoff while enhancing the surrounding landscape.

Currently, we serve Metro Atlanta and beyond. Please review the list below and CLICK HERE to find out if your Zip Code is within our service range :

  • City of Atlanta
  • Avondale Estates
  • Clarkston
  • Decatur
  • Lithonia
  • Lilburn
  • Marietta
  • Norcross
  • Scottdale
  • Smyrna
  • Stone Mountain
  • Tucker

Counties we serve (some zip codes within these counties may not be covered):

  • DeKalb County
  • Gwinnett County
  • Cobb County
  • Fulton County
  • Clayton County

Why Green Infrastructure?

In cities like Atlanta, impervious surfaces like rooftops and pavement prevent rainwater from soaking into the ground. Stormwater runoff carries pollutants such as oil, litter, and excess nutrients into local waterways, overwhelming traditional "gray" stormwater systems.

Green infrastructure offers an innovative solution by mimicking nature to manage rainwater where it falls. With systems like rain gardens and dry creeks, we reduce runoff volume and velocity while beautifying landscapes and creating habitats for pollinators and wildlife.

 

A CoFo rain garden & dry creek installation.

Our Services

We offer a range of green infrastructure solutions to manage stormwater, enhance your property, and promote sustainability:

Rain Gardens

Rain gardens are landscaped areas designed to capture and absorb stormwater runoff. With a blend of amended soils, native plants, and strategic grading, they:

  • Filter pollutants from stormwater.
  • Reduce runoff into storm drains.
  • Add visual appeal with colorful, drought-tolerant native plants.
  • Support pollinators and biodiversity.
Dry Creeks

Dry creeks are functional and aesthetic features that channel water during heavy rains and blend seamlessly into your landscape when dry. Benefits include:

  • Preventing erosion and pooling in low-lying areas.
  • Providing a natural solution for stormwater drainage.
  • Enhancing your yard’s beauty with stones, plants, and natural contours.
Bioswales

Shallow, vegetated channels designed to slow, capture, and filter stormwater runoff while adding greenery to your property.

Permeable Trails & Patios

Eco-friendly surfaces allow rainwater to soak into the ground, reducing runoff and minimizing flooding.

Rainwater Harvesting

Rain barrels and cisterns collect stormwater for reuse, conserving water and reducing runoff.

Urban Meadows & Native Plant Communities

Strategically designed native plant installations promote an incredible amount of infiltration. Traditional lawns tend to promote pesticides, fertilizers, erosion, and displacing stormwater rather than infiltration. 

A CoFo dry creek installation.

Why Choose Us?

Our work always priortizes stormwater solutions that are functional AND eye-catching for all the right reasons. By integrating green infrastructure principles, we help homeowners, businesses, organizations, schools, agencies, and communities:

  • Protect water quality.
  • Strengthen infrastructure resilience.
  • Reduce urban heat and improve air quality.
  • Promote native plant and wildlife habitats.

Contact us today for a consultation, and let’s design green infrastructure that fits your needs.

A City of Atlanta compliant rain garden plan.