A rain barrel is placed under a gutter's downspout next to a house, small sheds or other outdoor structures to collect rain water from the roof. The water can then be used in various ways including to ...

The most important factor in planning a vegetable garden is location. Choose a site with full sun, good drainage and no standing water, even after the heaviest rain. Keep the garden away from trees ...

Vegetable diseases can severely limit productivity of the garden. Some vegetable diseases can be serious problems every year, while others may rarely appear in the garden. Soil-borne diseases such as ...