Septic tanks hold water that can carry harmful bacteria and micro-organisms, that could potentially come into contact and pollute storm water, groundwater, creeks, rivers, lakes, and streams. Managing stormwater is a key component of maintaining your septic system. Stormwater isn’t supposed to end up in your septic tank. Unless you have a hole in your tank or your tank cover is damaged, a rainstorm – even one that’s heavy – isn’t likely to flood your tank. That doesn’t mean r

Now that its getting cold out and your garden is going dormant, it's time to winterize your rain barrel. You don't want the water in it to freeze and expand! Start by draining your rain barrel. Be careful as a full rain barrel is heavy, a gallon of water weighs more than 8 lbs., so a full rain barrel can weigh over 400 lbs. Disconnect it from your downspout, so that it can't fill and freeze. If your downspout convertor leaves a hole when disconnected, attach the winter cap to

With winter incoming, it's time to think about making your backyard wildlife comfortable. Although winter snow can look picture perfect to us, it is far from idyllic for wildlife. It can be hard for them to find enough of the right food, water, and shelter they need to survive. To survive the cold, they must have ample fuel (food) to keep them warm, but the shorter winter days give them less daylight hours to find that food. Food Just as we have food preferences, so does wild