Harvesting rainwater has many benefits.

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 ...

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 ...

BAY RIDGE — The heat and humidity was intense, and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. The thought of rain was the furthest thing from people’s minds, one might think. But quite the contrary — rain ...

Researchers surveyed residential rain barrels to determine how often mosquitoes took up residence in rain barrels and what preventative measures would most effectively keep mosquitoes out. Taking ...

A humble plastic barrel now sparks arguments that stretch from backyard fences all the way to state capitols. Homeowners roll out rain barrels with eco-pride, while regulators dust off rulebooks and ...

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 ...

ENCINITAS, Calif. (KGTV) — San Diego County residents are turning to rain barrels to make the most of Tuesday's rainfall, with environmental advocates saying even small amounts of precipitation can ...

Naperville residents can purchase rain barrels to use in their yards. The city has partnered with the Conservation Foundation and Upcycle to offer rain barrels as an irrigation option for residents.

LEANDER, Texas (KXAN) — In an effort to conserve water, the city of Leander is starting a rainwater harvesting program that provides the community a discounted price on collection barrels for their ...

The two to three feet of snow from the February blizzard was not enough to bring Cape Cod out of drought. Now certain restrictions are in place.