Water is essential for life. Your plants need water to grow and thrive, and more during the hotter months. Ever wondered ...

NOTE: Since rules vary from state to state, it’s important to check your state’s legislation before setting up a rainwater collection system. CLICK HERE. A one-inch storm on a 1,000 ft roof generates ...

Families and friends will gather for this special workshop to learn how to make and use a rain barrel of your own. Will you make it for your own home? Is this rain barrel an Earth Day gift for your ...

The Puget Sound has no shortage of rain, and the city of Kent is hosting a workshop to teach gardeners how to harness the power of precipitation with rain barrels. The Feb. 19 workshop will be led by ...

Even when rain is in short supply, beautiful rain barrels are not. According to Surfrider.org, for every inch of rain your area gets and 1,000 square feet of roof, you can harvest about 0.62 gallons ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Barrels designed specifically for rain collection can be somewhat pricey, often retailing for more than $100. They can also be kind of bulky ...

Hoosiers have experienced an abnormally dry spell with moderate drought conditions seeping into Central Indiana as spring turns to summer. The lack of recent rain spells frustration for residential ...

Once the nights consistently bring frost, garden owners should prepare their rain barrels for winter. Failing to do so risks unnecessary and costly damage. However, with a few simple measures, the ...