A rain barrel is an incredibly useful addition to a backyard, especially if you're looking to be more sustainable. It means you don't have to rely on tap water to keep your garden hydrated – which is ...

(Family Features) Gardeners typically understand plenty of water, good ground and a steady stream of sunshine all play vital roles in the food production process. However, on those hot, dry days when ...

Do you have a green thumb? Maintaining your garden at home might become a little less expensive if you have a rain barrel. Rain barrels collect and store rainwater from your roof. You can use the ...

One pro gardener made her own rain barrel for her balcony gardenCredit: Instagram / cookseyfarms Alison (@cookseyfarms) used the affordable rain barrel on her "balcony garden." It was especially ...

April showers bring May flowers, so why not capture some of those showers with a rain barrel. Rain barrels are used to collect and store rainwater as it drains off the roof. Using rain barrels helps ...

You're looking to collect rainwater for your garden? Great idea! It's a fantastic way to use a natural resource, and there are actually tons of benefits to using rainwater on your grass. So, now that ...

Gardeners are often fascinated by the Golden Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus grusonii), which has unique characteristics as feature plants in the landscape. First, these are the only common plants that ...

In water-restricted areas, such as Denver, Colo., permission to use rain barrels this spring was cause for a big celebration. I attended the celebration, sipped the wine, ate hor d'oeuvres and ...

A decorated rain barrel is connected to a downspout in a backyard, where it will capture rainwater for watering garden beds. Robin Blair does what she can to help her plants thrive. She plants them in ...