Tag: rain barrels
Backyard conservation: Now’s the time to GROW for it!
There are so many things we can do to incorporate backyard conservation practices to keep rain where it falls, minimize stormwater runoff and pollution, provide wildlife habitat and improve soil health and landscape beauty.
How to improve the way your yard handles heavy rainfall
Planning for increased rainfall is guaranteed to reduce runoff, improve soil health and water quality, save money and add beneficial beauty to your yard.
Water, water, everywhere?
Less than 1 percent of all the water on earth is water that we can actually use.
How to build a rain barrel
Ohio has seen its fair share of rain so far this summer. A rain barrel is one way to recycle rain for multiple uses around your home.
Winterize your rain barrel in four steps
Prepare your rain barrel for winter to make sure that it's still usable come spring.
It’s time to roll out the rain barrel and conserve water
Rain barrels make every drop count. That's the slogan that begins every one of my rain barrel presentations. Well, OK, I have to confess...
