Water conservation is a primary goal of Conservation Gardening, where we strive to manage rainwater where it falls--in your garden. Stormwater runoff creates many harmful impacts on the environment, including flooding, streambank erosion, and a dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico. Read more about Managing Rainwater in the Conservation Garden here, and also Resources for Water Conservation for the Conservation Garden.
Rain Barrels are an excellent way to begin to practice water conservation in your garden. Watch this video to see how easy it is to install a rain barrel:
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