It's important to regularly remove any build up of dead leaves and other plant material and debris in the rain garden and surrounding area including any swale. These can form blockages that stop ...

LOWELL — Former Conservation Commission member Louisa Varnum may well be rolling over in her too-early grave at the clear ...

For example, installing a swale can direct water flow across an area or guide it into a rain garden. Be aware of impervious surfaces such as parking lots, patios, walkways and driveways that ...

In July 2024, the town received a grant of $55,000 from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to build a rain garden.

The Heritage Garden Club met on March 3 at the Troy Baptist Church. The evening’s program was on water conservation and rain gardens and was presented by Darla Monroe who ...

Drought-resilient plants soaked after weeks of rain. Cherry blossom buds freezing after a cold snap. It’s tough to be a gardener these days. Fueled by climate change, the weather is more unpredictable ...

Swale Borough Council (SBC) has approved plans to increase council tax by 2.96% as part of its budget. Councillors agreed the measures as part of its 2025/26 budget at a meeting on Wednesday.

Rain barrels that capture stormwater for reusing in yards are being offered for nearly half the  cost thanks to a partnership ...

Many travelers don’t think about rain boots until they need them, and by then, they may wish they’d chosen differently. If the forecast at your destination calls for clouds, you may want to ...

Ogden City, in partnership with the Utah Rivers Council, offers discounted rain barrels to encourage water conservation.