Whew! At last we are getting some serious rain in the north state this season. We all agree that rainwater is precious — so why do we try so hard to move it off our property? On city and suburban lots ...

Last week in this column we suggested creating a swale in your home garden to capture rain and practice effective water conservation. If you have been inspired to start planning a swale, you may be ...

Autumn’s colorful tapestry is ending. 2025 Island fall has been beautiful and bright, and thanks partly to drought. In the ...

Rain Barrels: A simple old timey addition that can capture runoff you can then use to water garden plants during dry spells. A 2,000-square-foot roof can collect around 1,000 gallons of rainwater ...

Do you have a spot in your yard that stays wet a lot of the time? It may be a low area where water collects after a rain, or a swale that directs water away from the house. While you might consider ...

Rain gardens and bioswales are similar, but not exactly the same type of garden feature. Either can be both useful and attractive in a yard or garden. Learn more about the rain garden and bioswale ...

Gutters and downspouts can be redirected from draining roof runoff directly onto paved surfaces or into storm water systems or ditches to reduce runoff from the property while also reducing on-site ...