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 ...

The program is for customers in communities that may not be able to afford turf removal or water-saving upgrades.

Today, The Herald published my latest Home & Garden story. It was about rain barrels, in honor of Earth Day. Rain barrels are wonderful things, catching the rain and allow you to use it later. They ...

You're looking to collect rainwater for your garden? Great idea! It's a fantastic way to use a natural resource, and there are actually tons of benefits to using rainwater on your grass. So, now that ...

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 ...

Installing a rain chain on your home, garden shed, or garage is a fantastic, practical upgrade for the fall season. Beyond ...

With an average rainfall of 54 inches each year, you would think that our plants in Florida would be happy. But the rainfall is not spread out evenly, and all it takes is a few days in the mid-90s to ...

In 2016, state law allowed most Colorado homeowners to begin collecting rainwater from their rooftop downspouts. If you are trying to decide whether collecting rainwater to supplement summer ...

WILLMAR — Residents in the city of Willmar are encouraged to do their part to keep city stormwater as free of pollutants as possible by participating in best management practices on their property.

Aquarion Water Company is rolling out upcycled rain barrels for sale as part of ongoing water conservation efforts as much of the state is facing moderate drought conditions. Connecticut’s largest ...

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 ...