As the fall rains return and the days grow shorter, the efficiency of your home's exterior drainage becomes crucial. You may already be familiar with rain chains. These beautiful, sustainable systems ...

Replacing your downspout could improve both the aesthetics and the ecology of your outdoor space—but there are some things to consider before you do. If you’ve been browsing design trends for 2024, ...

Knowing how a rain chain works is key to getting the most from this practical yet decorative alternative to a downspout. They are attached to gutters and eaves, and work by channelling rainwater into ...

The musical sound of water splashing from one cup into another adds personal style and serenity to the garden that a plain downspout just can't do. Rain chains channel water away from the house’s ...

Downspouts are a necessary element to guide rainwater from the gutter to the ground. And though functional, downspouts are not know for their aesthetic value and often detract from the architectural ...

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 ...

When I heard about a partnership between the City of Cedar Rapids and Green Iowa AmeriCorps to install rain gardens in Cedar Rapids, I jumped at the chance to apply. I already had a rain barrel, and I ...

Now that wet weather has finally arrived, it seems a good time to write something about those little drops falling from the sky. You might ask, “What are rain gardens?” One writer has very aptly ...

As weather patterns continue to surprise in late summer, with threats of flash flooding in some areas, rain gardens have become a viable solution, especially as stormwater runoff worsens. Rain gardens ...

YOU MAY FIND yourself in a beautiful house. With a beautiful wife. You may ask yourself, “Where does my rainwater go?” Even if you aren’t a Talking Heads fan, you should be asking that question. It’s ...

IN ACTION. A LOVELY LITTLE GARDEN PLANTED 27 YEARS AGO. >> THIS GENERAL AREA IS ONE THAT SEES A LOT OF FLOODING AND RUNOFF. SHANNON: NOW, A GARDEN THAT USED TO BE JUST PRETTY IS USEFUL. LOOK CLOSELY.