The practice of collecting rainwater for household and garden use extends back to ancient human civilizations. People in the Indus Valley used huge vats cut into the rock to hold rainwater that could ...

Q: We've got a wet area near the house that our one downspout adds to. I've seen rain-barrel collection systems on a web site and just love the idea. Why not chop off that downspout and direct the ...

Put rainwater to use in your landscape with the help of rain barrels. This centuries old technique allows you to capture rainfall to use for watering ornamental gardens and containers. Always start ...

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 ...

HARRISBURG – Homeowners who make a small investment in rain barrels can have a big return, a Penn State Cooperative Extension educator said at the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show. “If you have an ...

BARTOW — During Florida’s afternoon showers, which can average one inch of rain, about 1,000 gallons of water will run off the roof of a typical Florida home. Experts with the University of Florida’s ...

Cooperative Extension is now taking orders for rain barrels. This premium rain barrel fills from any size downspout through a bug-proof entry cover. A solid brass spigot connects easily to your garden ...