(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 ...

After some very hot summer days here in the UK, the fall season has started as a rainy one. I'm not complaining, though, as it's given my thirsty garden a good drink and inspired me to start ...

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.

This video provides a detailed walkthrough of the Epic Homestead’s rainwater harvesting system, which stores over 5,000 gallons for garden irrigation. It covers setup, irrigation applications, and ...

Using rainwater can save money in the long run, especially amid rising utility costs. (Getty Images) Though people have been collecting rainwater for thousands of years, the process can be mystifying.

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 ...

Happy 2024! May I be the first to wish you much joy, bountiful harvests and armloads of fragrant blooms in the coming year. You’ll find a list of plant-related events and activities below, but first, ...

SAN ANTONIO – Amid recent heavy rainfall, residents can tap into a cost-effective method to reduce their water bills by collecting rainwater in barrels for garden use. “This probably saves me maybe ...

This 500-gallon tank will irrigate the UC Santa Cruz Village garden with rainwater during the region's dry season. It was designed, built, and adorned with a painted mural by students as part of an ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Nothing makes Brad Lancaster happier than a monsoon downpour. The tall 58-year-old jumped like a kid in the puddles on the sidewalk one recent August afternoon after a half inch ...

Climate change isn’t just about extreme heat and rising sea levels—another side effect of greenhouse gas emissions is intense rainfall. Enter rainwater harvesting. All that water needs to go somewhere ...

Use organic materials like straw, bark, or compost. Spread mulch about two or three inches deep, but keep it away from the ...