Rain barrels are available for purchase at many stores and online as well as sold inexpensively through environmental conservation organizat...
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Pumps
There are many ways to get creative with your rain barrel and water use. A submersible pump can be handy if the area you wish to wate...
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Following are ten uses for harvested rainwater:
1. Watering ornamental or vegetable gardens
2. Watering perennial beds
3. Watering ...
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Painting Your Barrel
Many options exist to get creative with your rain barrel. You may decide to paint your barrel, grow plants around ...
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Following is a list of koi (colorful carp) suppliers. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn University do not endorse these in...
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A well is not guaranteed to have consistent water quality over time. For those that rely on groundwater for drinking, protecting the well an...
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Take time to create a simple bird’s-eye view of how water flows on your landscape. This will help you identify where to install a ...
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To ensure that the site you have selected will work for a rain garden, perform an infiltration test. Spring is a great time for this...
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Plants play an important role in rain garden function:
Provide wildlife habitat and seasonal aesthetic appeal § Take up nutrie...
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Alabama waters contain several of the more than 100 species of oysters found throughout the world. Among those in Alabama, only the ...
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Rain barrels and cisterns are ancient technologies that are making a comeback as water shortages prompt homeowners to save and use r...
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Properly fertilized lawns absorb nonpoint source pollutants, help to stabilize soil, reduce ambient air temperatures, and promote a ...
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