Even when rain is in short supply, beautiful rain barrels are not. According to Surfrider.org, if your area gets 1 inch of rain, you can harvest about 0.62 gallons of rain per square foot of roof ...

The 90-gallon capacity provides excellent water-collection capabilities, plus the top of the barrel has space for a planter to add a more decorative feel to the rain barrel.

Most rain barrels are made of all-weather plastic and have a spigot or a water hose connection, along with a screen at the collection point to prevent leaves and other debris from falling inside.

Portland Purple Water offers cisterns from 550 gallons -- the equivalent capacity of 10 rain barrels in a 7-by-7-foot space -- to 50,000 gallons. Prices for a 550-gallon cistern, installed ...

Rain barrels help conserve precious water. By dallasnews Administrator. Oct. 26, 2011 | ... to consult on rainwater collection and install rain barrels in gardens at North Texas elementary schools.

There are many ways to make your home and garden more sustainable parts of your life, from adding solar panels to generate more of your own electricity to choosing plantings that need less water.

Rainwater is collected using gutters to channel water from the roof to a storage tank or a barrel rather than to the ground, sidewalks and streets. The stored water can then be released gradually.

Rainwater collection seems like a no-brainer for any type of new construction, especially for a house. Whether it's watering household plants, keeping the pool full or augmenting an entire ...

Rainwater harvesting became legal for the first time in Colorado in 2016. After several seasons of rain barrels being put to use, it’s a good time to ask an expert for an update.

Water rights have kept residents from collecting water in rain barrels. On May 12th, House Bill 16-1005 was signed by Governor John Hickenlooper, allowing residents to drain rooftop water into a ...

Collecting rainwater is an eco-friendly way to nourish your lawn and garden. With these rain containment products, you'll save money and Mother Earth in style.