When it comes to watering your garden for free, you can't beat a rain basin — or, as many people call it, a rain barrel. This ...

Disconnecting impervious surfaces, like directing gutters onto lawns instead of driveways, can significantly reduce stormwater runoff. Rain barrels offer a free water source for gardens (non-edible) ...

Harvesting rainwater has many benefits. Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Water is essential for life. Your plants need water to grow and thrive, and more during the hotter months. Ever wondered about ...

A homeowner replaced an old wooden rain barrel with a new one, noticing the rainwater collected has a whiskey-like scent. The new rain barrel setup includes a diverter, filter and overflow pipe, ...

SAN ANTONIO – Amid recent heavy rainfall, residents can tap into a cost-effective method to reduce their water bills by collecting rainwater in barrels for garden use. “This probably saves me maybe ...

With watering restrictions in place in many communities, more people are considering different ways to conserve water and use it in their lawns. Installing a rain barrel can be a great option, but ...

A simple solution at Gabriel Richard Park along the Detroit riverfront is making waves in the fight to protect the Great ...

MI Rain Barrel and the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy are teaching residents how to harvest rainwater to save money, grow greener gardens, and prevent contaminated runoff. Detroit riverfront workshops ...