A rain gauge can tell you how long to use your sprinkler to put that inch of water onto the garden. Because the distribution of the water might not be uniform, set out a few cans at random over ...

A rain gauge can tell you how long to use your sprinkler to put that inch of water onto the garden. Because the distribution of the water might not be uniform, set out a few cans at random over ...

WDIO Storm Track Meteorologist Sabrina Ullman demonstrates how to make a DIY rain gauge with a plastic 2-liter bottle, a pair of scissors, a ruler, masking tape, and a permanent marker.

The amount of rain that fell, how long to water your plants, or how much water plants need is often spoken of in terms of inches. As a general rule, plants need about 1 inch of water per week to ...

Measuring rain, hail and snow is easy to do, with a little training and attention to detail Most of us know how to use a rain gauge, or at least most of us think that we know how. Set it outdoors ...

To make your own rain gauge take an empty coffee can or similar empty can. Place your rain gauge can securely outside and away from walls, fences or buildings that could block the rain.