A rain barrel is a small, aboveground storage tank that collects rainwater from rooftop gutter downspouts, and stores it for use in the garden. When installing a rain barrel, an important ...

It uses rain barrels, which capture and store rainwater, as a source. These barrels provide very low water pressure so he’s added a battery-powered pump along with a solar array for recharging.

Rain barrels can often be purchased locally, or you can easily make your own. Learn more from TippEcoNow for the Wabash River Enhancement Corporation in their Rain Barrel Collection and Resources.

During the warmer months, rain barrels capture rain water, reduce runoff, and make our gardens and watering practices more sustainable. But when winter arrives, freezing temperatures can prevent ...

Rain barrels are a great way to go green ... You can use it for laundry, pour it in the toilet tank instead of flushing, or make an automated watering system for your garden.

I spoke to a gardening expert about the most common rain barrel mistakes, and how you can avoid them for free water for your plants. 1. Ignoring the law By far the biggest mistake people make with ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - The Brazos County Master Gardeners program is hosting a rainwater harvesting workshop next ...