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  2. Collect Water for a Non-Rainy Day With One of These Editor ...

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    Wooden barrels offer a rustic look and blend well with garden surroundings. However, wood requires regular maintenance to prevent rot and decay, making it less practical for long-term use without ...

  3. Rainwater tank - Wikipedia

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    A rainwater catchment or collection (also known as "rainwater harvesting") system can yield 1,000 litres (260 US gal) of water from 1 cm (0.4 in) of rain on a 100 m 2 (1,100 sq ft) roof. Rainwater tanks are installed to make use of rain water for later use, reduce mains water use for economic or environmental reasons, and aid self-sufficiency.

  4. Wicking bed - Wikipedia

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    A wicking bed is an agricultural irrigation system used in arid countries where water is scarce, devised by Australian inventor Colin Austin. [1] It can be used both in (arid) fields as in containers . [ 2 ]

  5. Raised-bed gardening - Wikipedia

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    Raised bed gardening. Raised-bed gardening is a form of gardening in which the soil is raised above ground level and usually enclosed in some way. Raised bed structures can be made of wood, rock, concrete or other materials, and can be of any size or shape. [1] The soil is usually enriched with compost. [2]

  6. Rain garden - Wikipedia

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    The first rain gardens were created to mimic the natural water retention areas that developed before urbanization occurred. The rain gardens for residential use were developed in 1990 in Prince George's County, Maryland, when Dick Brinker, a developer building a new housing subdivision had the idea to replace the traditional best management practices (BMP) pond with a bioretention area.

  7. Fort Worth Water Gardens - Wikipedia

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    The Fort Worth Water Gardens, built in 1974, is located on the south end of downtown Fort Worth between Houston and Commerce Streets next to the Fort Worth Convention Center. The 4.3-acre (1.7 hectare) Water Gardens were designed by noted New York architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee and were dedicated to the City of Fort Worth by the Amon ...