Tag: rainwater

In this article, we outline why every homeowner should have a rain barrel set up for rainwater harvesting, how to set up your rain barrel, some of the best uses for rainwater once you collect it, and some important information on the legality of rain barrels in some U.S. states (seriously – in some places, they're outlawed).

Whilst softening hard water will likely benefit you and your household, the same can’t be said for your garden. In fact, watering your garden, plants and soil with softened water is actually detrimental to their health.

Water use in homes increases over the summer, which is mainly because of the amount of water we use to maintain our lawns and gardens. A recent PNAS report says that the average U.S. citizen...

Ecological awareness is a badge of honour in this day and age; no longer the prerequisite of a certain “type” but a normal and acceptable way to lead a life. We’re all recycling and...

Even as the green movement has become a popular trend among the general public, it's much more than just a fad. While born from increased environmental awareness, today's green movement has attracted participants drawn...

An obscure piece of information regarding rainwater collection is making the rounds online, continues to anger many across the United States.A blog posting on NaturalNews.com reports that many Western U.S. states, including Utah, have...

Is your garden “green”? According to TheFragrantGarden.com, a sustainable (or green) garden is one that conserves resources. Gardening and landscaping often carelessly use up precious resources, such as water. If the landscape is not...

One of the most incredible environmental technologies to be introduced to date is graywater and rainwater catchment systems. If you're not familiar with them, graywater refers to using filtered water from sinks, dishwashers, and...