May 22, 2014
Rain gardens are not well known in South Africa but really should be incorporated into rainwater harvesting systems; the overflow from rain water tanks can be […]
September 26, 2013
Rain gardens are a great way to slow stormwater runoff and put the rainwater to good use in a garden. Alternatively, rainwater can be directed to […]
June 24, 2013
Rainwater harvesting is becoming better-known in South Africa as homeowners and businesses realise that water conservation must be embraced in our water scarce country. Rain water […]
April 12, 2013
Raingardens are one of the best landscaping design ideas to come out of Melbourne’s recent drought and water shortage conditions. With more ideas like these, the […]
September 14, 2012
Every time it rains, stormwater runoff from developed areas creates problems. Our modern cities are engineered to funnel rainwater from the land as fast as possible […]
April 2, 2012
Collecting rainwater is a great way of saving money and helping the environment. Rainwater can be collected in a variety of ways and used throughout the […]
March 28, 2011
What is a rain garden? A rain garden is an attractive landscaping feature planted with perennial native plants. It is a bowl-shaped or saucer-shaped garden with […]
January 18, 2011
Not only are sustainable gardening methods better for your wallet, but they are gentler on the planet as well.
November 25, 2010
Dear EarthTalk: I recently heard the term “living building.” Can you explain? Over the past couple of decades, architects and builders looking to green their projects […]
August 1, 2010
Peshawar – Floods sweeping Asia have killed more than 900 people, officials said on Saturday, washing away thousands of homes and destroying infrastructure in some of […]
July 21, 2010
Rain gardens are one way of reducing and managing stormwater runoff. When planning one, contact your local nursery and explain what conditions the plants will have […]
May 16, 2010
A reduction in stormwater runoff is good for the environment. As the video explains, there are a number of things that you can do to reduce […]