Why pay to water your plants during dry days when, in most locations, more than enough rain falls right on your roof? Photo by madmack66. Rain barrels are a time-tested way of collecting water for ...

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 ...

So my sister, gardening mother and I were all delighted when he rigged up an irrigation system for the Sutton garden out of rain barrels, PVC pipe and a sump pump. I'm not quite sure how he got the ...

Wichita is trying to encourage water conservation in the wake of the drought, and, in the garden department, a recently introduced rebate program carries incentives for people who want to buy rain ...

For the average home, up to 40 percent of the water consumed goes to outdoor use. Yet half of the water we use outside is wasted due to evaporation, misapplication or overwatering. Although water may ...

You can’t always count on Mother Nature to fix your dry, patchy lawn or wilted garden. Perhaps the easiest way to conserve and store water for a non-rainy day is with a rain barrel specifically ...

Using a rain barrel is an easy way to lessen a household’s impact on the environment, and it helps to save some money by reducing municipal water consumption. Larger rain barrels can benefit those who ...

The Waterwise column's rain barrel project met all expectations. It even prompted the purchase of additional water storage items as the 30-gallon barrel quickly filled up during this past weekend's ...

League City is offering residents a deal on rain barrels and a chance to save on their monthly water bills. From now through May 31, residents can order 50-gallon “Ivy” rain barrels online and on a ...