So my sister, gardening mother and I were all delighted when he rigged up an irrigation system for the Sutton garden out of rain barrels, PVC pipe and a sump pump. I'm not quite sure how he got the ...

Rain barrels are an effective way to manage and conserve water on your property, but their practicality often means that they end up looking industrial, worn, and overall unappealing most of the time.

Q: I want to install a rainwater collection barrel to capture roof runoff to water my plants in the summer. Do you have any ideas on how to make one less expensively than buying one for $100 plus? A: ...

According to the EPA, 40 percent of the typical U.S. household’s summer water consumption is used on lawns and gardens. A passive way to make a dent in your water bill and a difference in the ...

The Pacific Northwest is known for its rainy weather, but after an unusually wet spring and with summer around the corner, many are looking to store rainwater for use in their gardens through rain ...

For a few dollars, and some elbow grease, you can build your own rain barrel system. There are kits available to help put one together. And if you know where to shop, you can find the barrels for ...