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 ...

YORK, Pa. — Pennsylvania is fortunate to have a large resource of fresh water, but it’s important to conserve, especially during times of drought. Jodi Sulpizio, a natural resource educator with the ...

After a wet spring, the last thing you probably want to think about is storing rainwater. But saving some of that rain for later, via rain barrels, can save you money, perk up your plants and help ...

When Kermit the Frog says, "It isn't easy being green," he isn't talking about wise living and conservation of our natural resources. While I sympathize with his romantic dilemmas involving Miss Piggy ...

Susan Kroll wasn't squeamish about installing a rain barrel. Having lived in Thailand, where huge, impressive rain jars abound as part of an ancient tradition of capturing water from the sky, she ...

Our water resources in Hawaii are limited, so let’s not waste a drop. One way to conserve water is by using a rain barrel water catchment. Barry Usagawa with the Board of Water Supply explains how it ...

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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 ...

Learn here about everything you need for a rain barrel water pressure calculation. Designing a gravity rain barrel pressure pump doesn’t have to be difficult to be functional. One of the most ...

The next time there’s a rainstorm, stand outside in a protected area and look at how much water falls from the roof of your house. It’s buckets and buckets full — water you can put to good use if you ...

With the right equipment, Vermonters can save water and money in the long-term by collecting this season's downpours. Pre-constructed rain barrels and build-your-own rain barrel workshops are offered ...