The benefits of rainwater are myriad. It’s a fantastic source of irrigation for your plants and gardens. Its lower limescale ...

With the Western United States stuck in a 22-year drought, some residents of Tucson, Ariz., have a secret to surviving in the desert. They’re harvesting rainwater. Evaristo Ramirez Barajas is one of ...

If your water bill spikes every summer, your garden is probably the main culprit. Between thirsty tomatoes, heat-stressed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rain gardens offer many environmental benefits including managing stormwater by capturing runoff and reducing the amount of water ...

Some online sources claim that drinking rainwater can be good for your health, but you should be cautious if you're ...

Imagine getting fined for catching rain. Sounds absurd, right? Yet across the United States, particularly in arid Western regions, rainwater harvesting operates in a surprisingly complex legal gray ...

If rainwater enters your home and causes damage, does it count as water damage under your homeowners insurance policy? In most cases, water damage from rain is covered if the rain enters the property ...

Until recently I had never heard of rain barrels outside of my grandmother’s small farm in the Dominican Republic. For her, it’s a necessity because the small town she lives in shares its water source ...

The last several days have provided much needed rain for the residents of Albuquerque. If you noticed a lot of rain collecting in your yard and thought it could be put to better use, consider ...

After some very hot summer days here in the UK, the fall season has started as a rainy one. I'm not complaining, though, as it's given my thirsty garden a good drink and inspired me to start ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Nothing makes Brad Lancaster happier than a monsoon downpour. The tall 58-year-old jumped like a kid in the puddles on the sidewalk one recent August afternoon after a half inch ...