Decorative rain barrels

Capture precious runoff in catch basins, barrels, and cisterns

If you would like to replace your downspouts with a decorative rain chain, here are 17 fun DIY rain chain ideas to inspire you.

Low impact development (LID) focuses on ways that we can adapt human-constructed landscapes to manage stormwater and to reduce harmful impacts on natural resources and the environment. There are many different ways to put LID principles into practice. Examples include: Rain gardens Rain barrels Cisterns Native planting Lawn modification Soakage […]

Looking for your next garden project? We have the full instructions for a DIY rain barrel out of a heavy-duty trash can.

In an extract from his new book, 'How to Create an Eco Garden’, John Walker explains how to turn an unassuming urban plot into an eco-friendly haven.

Recycled Pallet Rain Barrel Stand: The city we live in is under year round water restrictions, so having a rain water collection system helps keep the garden growing while reducing stress on the city water supply. The city supports water collection by supplying barrels and fittings a…

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We live in South Louisiana. I am convinced that sometimes it is humid enough here for mosquitoes to breed in the air! Ok, so it may not be that bad, but they definitely don't need much water to multiply quickly. We use several rain barrels around the yard for refilling the watering systems for the r

Build it yourself, save money and water and get the satisfaction of a job well done!

Ooh. Stacked for not only more storage but greater water pressure. via Concha’s Cauldron: Got Rain? Season 2.