Something quiet is happening in backyards across the country. Homeowners who once ignored their downspouts are now ...

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 ...

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 ...

BAY RIDGE — The heat and humidity was intense, and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. The thought of rain was the furthest thing from people’s minds, one might think. But quite the contrary — rain ...

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 ...

The two to three feet of snow from the February blizzard was not enough to bring Cape Cod out of drought. Now certain ...

Spring rain does not deserve a quick trip down a storm drain. Every drop that splashes off a roof carries real value for ...

ENCINITAS, Calif. (KGTV) — San Diego County residents are turning to rain barrels to make the most of Tuesday's rainfall, with environmental advocates saying even small amounts of precipitation can ...

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 ...

Naperville residents can purchase rain barrels to use in their yards. The city has partnered with the Conservation Foundation and Upcycle to offer rain barrels as an irrigation option for residents.