In this Sept. 13, 2009 image released by Alice Snider, a decorated rain barrel, “Butterfly Garden,” is connected to a downspout in a backyard, where it will capture rainwater for watering garden beds.

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(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 ...

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 ...

A DIY landscaper knows how to save money – and resources. Her budget-friendly rain barrel gardening trick was easy to make and perfect for small spaces. You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, ...

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 ...