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 ...

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

Learn to build your own rain barrel with just a few tools. A rain barrel is a great way to manage water on your property and give you a natural source for watering your garden. You can buy one that's ...

A plain blue rain barrel next to a house and some bushes - Cindy Shebley/Getty Images Rain barrels are an effective way to manage and conserve water on your property, but their practicality often ...

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 ...

The Brigantine Green Team held a rain barrel workshop Saturday, July 8 at the weekly farmers market at Haneman Park. It began with a brief educational seminar in the conference room of the Brigantine ...

After some very hot summer days here in the UK, the fall season has started as a rainy one. I'm not complaining, though, as it's given my thirsty garden a good drink and inspired me to start ...

SOMERVILLE — Build a rain barrel to collect rain water for watering trees, plants and lawns on Thursday, August 26, from 6–8 p.m. at Walck Park on Walnut Street in Somerville. Experts from Rutgers ...

WAUPUN — Rock River Coalition, in partnership with the city of Waupun, will host a Build Your Own Rain Barrel workshop from 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 12 at Waupun community Center, 520 McKinley St., ...

You can make cheap, functional rain barrels with trash cans and simple PVC plumbing and electrical conduit fittings. Line up as many as you need to meet your watering needs and save water around your ...