Learn to build an A-frame vertical rain gutter garden system with an automatic watering setup. I designed this project in 3D using Google Sketchup. We built this A-Frame garden because our homestead ...

Q: Every time it rains, I see a beautiful cascading waterfall. Unfortunately, the waterfall is right above my front door. Help me keep the rain off my head and explain how to install rain gutters. A: ...

Where does rain water from your roof go? If you have gutters, they capture rain water. The captured water flows into a downspout and either disperses into the ground or is carried via pipes to a storm ...

Cheap plastic scoops and snap-in guards now cost less than a fast-food lunch, yet the repair bills they can help you avoid ...

Rain gardens not only liven up the yard by adding color and beauty to the landscape, they provide a great habitat for ...

Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

Gutter cleaning used to mean hauling out a ladder, blocking off an afternoon, and paying a premium if you wanted to avoid the ...

What is a rain garden, and how does it work? Rain gardens, sometimes called bio-retention areas, are shallow depressions in the landscape that capture stormwater and allow it to gradually percolate ...

Disconnecting impervious surfaces, like directing gutters onto lawns instead of driveways, can significantly reduce stormwater runoff. Rain barrels offer a free water source for gardens (non-edible) ...

A rock pathway directs water from the gutter on this home to the native plants in a garden designed by landscaper Carrie Dubberley. Carrie Dubberley Taylor Kirkland loves his creek-side property in ...