Rain barrels are a great way to collect and save rainwater. However, most are unattractive to look at. This DIY takes things ...

The installed rain barrel was painted brown and fitted with a brass spigot for feeding the garden hose. Putting a scrap lattice on its sides isn’t necessary, but does make the setup look more ...

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 ...

TAHLEQUAH – In a field across from Leoser Pavilion, a demonstration on how to build a rain barrel – and the prospect of getting a free one – drew a crowd Sept. 6. Jeri Fleming works with Grand River ...

Though people have been collecting rainwater for thousands of years, the process can be mystifying. “Most homeowners know what a rain barrel is. They know the design they want and how much they’re ...

For newer gardeners, cool, gray maritime summers can tempt a person to skimp on watering. Surely it’s about to rain, right? Sadly, summer rain is often drizzle, enough to dampen the dust but rarely ...

AKRON, Ohio - Why use tap water for your garden when rain water is free? The city of Akron has teamed up with the Summit Soil & Water Conservation District to provide residents with rain barrels as ...

LIMA — The Allen Soil and Water Conservation District will be selling rain barrels to help save water. According to a recent press release, the water collected from the rain can be used to water ...