[Dmritard96] built this automated watering system to keep his garden growing while he’s out-of-town. It uses rain barrels, which capture and store rainwater, as a source. These barrels provide ...

Not only does a rainwater harvesting system help prevent pollution, but it can also improve your garden's growth.

I did this since I want to run a drip irrigation system in my entire garden. Irrigating your garden with rain barrel water is easy; you can use a watering can or a hose. Or if you feeling adventurous ...

Landscaping services cost $50 to $100 per hour, and a rain barrel only takes a few hours to set up. Whether you need a permit for rainwater harvesting depends on where you live and your system type.

Here's the good news: Equipping your house with a rainwater collection system as simple as a rain barrel not only helps you save water and help your community, but it also saves you money.

Rain barrels are a great way to go green, as long as your neighborhood doesn’t frown upon them. [NikonUser]’s barrel sits up high enough that he has to climb up on an old BBQ and half-dangle ...