Catching and using rainwater can be as simple as a single plastic barrel with a gravity feed to a flower bed, or they can be sophisticated systems that supply all your water needs
If you’re looking for a simple, cost-effective way to water your plants and garden without connecting the hose to the tap, a rain barrel can help you collect and recycle rainwater.
Create a rich plant basin to collect and filter storm-water runoff from gutters
"This is an opportunity to create something really elegant and pretty that also helps by capturing and filtering water."
Plant a rain garden in your own yard with these simple-to-follow steps.
Installing a rain garden is an excellent way to reduce runoff and return water to its source
Rain gardens are ridiculously simple and there are many benefits for homeowners, our communities, and our creeks and rivers too.
Perhaps you read about (or are living through) steadily increasing precipitation in the Midwest since the 1930s. Or, you checked out the water quality at beaches in your state and learned that the biggest known sources of contamination to these water bodies is stormwater runoff and raw sewage from s...
Rain barrels are a low-cost, low-maintenance way for you to reduce your water bills and be more self-sufficient in your gardening practices.
They save lots of money - and that's just their most obvious benefit.
Are you dealing with the effects of drought? Rejuvenate your soil with these water conservation tips and water retention techniques, like the Hugelkultur swale.
On rainy days, there’s no need to cancel your pest control treatment. The Orlando pest control pros at Pro-Staff explain how the rain impacts your treatment.
These special gardens add external appeal to the home landscape, reduce flooding and erosion issues, create habitat for wildlife and recharge local groundwater.
The very western part of the state is in the “Extreme Drought” to “Exceptional Drought” category.
The renovated Bartholdi Park illustrates how a garden can work horticulturally and hydrologically.
Forests contribute to climate stability in many important ways, including creating regular rainfall patterns. If you are experiencing drought in your area, i...
Cleaning gutters is an easy job to put off, but the longer you wait the worse it can get. Thoroughly cleaning your gutters every spring and fall will help ke...
An in-depth video look at rain sensors and how they function on your windshield. How to tell if you have a windshield rain sensor and what to do if you find ...