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 ...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water. Still, for many communities around the world, and even some here in the U.S., water is in short supply. That's why there's ...
NOTE: Since rules vary from state to state, it’s important to check your state’s legislation before setting up a rainwater collection system. CLICK HERE. A one-inch storm on a 1,000 ft roof generates ...
Rain barrels are incredibly useful, turning rainfall into reliable, clean, free water that can keep your plants nourished during drought and reduce your water bill. However, rain barrels often contain ...
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 ...
Did you know that rainwater is one of several ways harmful chemical runoff enters Sarasota's Bay and the Gulf Coast each year? Besides reducing lawn watering and fertilizer use, homeowners can also ...