Learn how to harvest rainwater for your garden with tips on systems, setup, maintenance, and legal considerations.
A rain garden doesn’t need to drain all of the water it collects right in place. It can be combined with other forms of drainage that might be overwhelmed by a torrential downpour. In this case, the rain garden is a great place to contain water so that it can drain more slowly. For...
Do you know how to drain a pool? Above ground is simple. But draining an inground pool incorrectly could destroy it. Learn the right ways for both.
These waterways may look like aclassicPersian garden. The Persian garden, however, uses the long, narrow waterways to bring water to the plants, not take it away. Use pipes Another way to drain away water -- without changing the appearance of your garden – is to bury pipes with small ho...
Water should drain within 12 to 48 hours of an average rainfall to keep plants healthy and mosquitos at bay.Dig your garden. Dig a shallow basin 6 to 8 inches deep that slopes from the outer edges to the deepest point at the center. Use the removed soil to create a berm to catch ...
These waterways may look like aclassicPersian garden. The Persian garden, however, uses the long, narrow waterways to bring water to the plants, not take it away. Use pipes Another way to drain away water -- without changing the appearance of your garden – is to bury pipes with small ho...
Will the water drain well from the area or pool instead? Is it sheltered from harsh weather conditions such as wind? Will it be in the way of any activities or footpaths? Are there any underground utility lines? If you have your heart set on growing specific flowers (such as roses, da...
garden will need and if your roof can collect that much. The gardener who’s going to irrigate a large vegetable patch in the desert Southwest will need a lot more water than the one dousing a few container plants on a patio in the Midwest. The rule of thumb is the average 25 foot ...
Condensate pumps also remain plugged in to the AC unit and can drain water without relying on gravity. The pump has two hoses, one connected from the pump to the AC unit and the other connected at the pump with an open end to drain the water. You can place the drainage end of the ...
Monitor the weather report closely to know when to water your vegetable garden. Many gardeners prefer watering their vegetable garden in the morning, to give the leaves time to dry out during the day and reduce disease and mildew issues. Avoid watering in the evening as this could leave leaves...