Increasing wildfires around the world and documented severe drought—even in unexpected spots like Hawaii and the Southeast—emphasize the need to take steps to lower water use. Collecting rainwater in ...

Many people use rain barrels to conserve water and use rainwater to water their plants. Another great reason to have rain barrels is to collect the storm water running off the roof so it can’t cause ...

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 ...

Hoosiers have experienced an abnormally dry spell with moderate drought conditions seeping into Central Indiana as spring turns to summer. The lack of recent rain spells frustration for residential ...

If you've been using rainwater to water your houseplants during the summer, you may want to use snowmelt during winter. First ...

You’ve planted your vegetable garden and watered in the little seedlings. Wouldn’t it be great to simply walk away and let Mother Nature water your garden with one inch of reliable rainfall each week?

So far this spring, rainfall has been fairly reliable and adequate and air temperatures have been moderate, eliminating the need for frequent watering of most outdoor plants in Greater Columbus. Most ...

Collecting rainwater for use during dry months in rain barrels or other depositories is an ancient and traditional practice that even in modern times continues to provide a relatively simple and ...