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 ...

Rain barrels are more commonly used than cisterns, simply because of their smaller size and usability. Depending on the model, rain barrels can hold 40 to 60 gallons of water. Cisterns can hold ...

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 ...

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 ...

Amy Tsuneyoshi uses large water totes in her rainwater catchment system at her Aiea home. She also cultivates a variety of succulents and other plants that don’t require much water. Amy Tsuneyoshi ...

Capturing rainwater and reusing barrels are great actions for both your garden and the environment, but combining the two ideas can be problematic if you are not careful. Reused barrels often do not ...

The SAWS Rain barrel program will not solve our long-term water challenges or reduce water rates. But it will allow gardeners to obtain a high quality rain barrel at a bargain price and to more easily ...

Harvesting rainwater is one of the smartest ways of watering your yard. A rain barrel gives you gallons of completely free ...

As millions of people deal with drought and the rising cost of water, many are learning how to harvest rainwater. Most people aren't aware that their home is a potential powerhouse of rainwater ...

Hardware Hawaii, a leading hardware store in Kapolei, is spotlighting sustainable water-saving solutions with its Rain Barrel water catchment systems. During a recent interview on Living808 with John ...

Colorado residents will be able to collect rainwater from their roofs to use in gardens and yards when a new law takes effect on Aug. 10. Water officials expect that less than 10 percent of residents ...