Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. filling up watering can from a rain barrel A rain barrel is an incredibly useful addition to a backyard, especially if you're ...

Imagine getting fined for catching rain. Sounds absurd, right? Yet across the United States, particularly in arid Western regions, rainwater harvesting operates in a surprisingly complex legal gray ...

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 ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The recent rains have given the water conservation conscious in the valley a big boost. Kim Holland of Fresno collects rainwater in a barrel so the sound of rain was music to ...

(Family Features) Gardeners typically understand plenty of water, good ground and a steady stream of sunshine all play vital roles in the food production process. However, on those hot, dry days when ...

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 ...

Rain barrels are an effective way to manage and conserve water on your property, but their practicality often means that they end up looking industrial, worn, and overall unappealing most of the time.

A homeowner replaced an old wooden rain barrel with a new one, noticing the rainwater collected has a whiskey-like scent. The new rain barrel setup includes a diverter, filter and overflow pipe, ...

Think you own everything that falls from the sky onto your property? Think you can pick those beautiful wildflowers blooming on the roadside during your weekend drive? You might want to reconsider.

During the two-year RainSmart Rebates pilot program Oakland County residents received assistance installing rain gardens, ...

The Central Oklahoma Stormwater Alliance plans to sell rainwater and compost barrels across central Oklahoma to reduce ...

Lafayette Utilities System and the Lafayette Consolidated Government Environmental Quality Division’s annual Spring Rain Barrel Sale has begun. Barrels are sold at a discounted rate and are available ...