Archimedes of Syracuse was an ancient Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, and inventor whose principle of water displacement inspired the design of the World’s Coolest Rain Gauge®. He wrote about the discovery in his famous work On Floating Bodies — and more than 2,000 years later, here we are, still having fun watching things float in water.

Archimedes Backyard: Resources For The Modern Gardener

Weekly Rainfall Totals Across the United States: What’s Normal Where You Live? - World's Coolest Rain Gauge Co.

Weekly Rainfall Totals Across the United States...

National rainfall maps provide valuable context, but conditions in your own yard can be surprisingly different from regional averages.

Weekly Rainfall Totals Across the United States...

National rainfall maps provide valuable context, but conditions in your own yard can be surprisingly different from regional averages.

Sandy Soil vs. Clay Soil: A Watering Guide for Healthier Gardens - World's Coolest Rain Gauge Co.

Sandy Soil vs. Clay Soil: A Watering Guide for ...

Not all soil holds water the same way. Some gardens dry out almost immediately after a rainstorm, while others stay soggy for days. Understanding the difference between sandy soil and...

Sandy Soil vs. Clay Soil: A Watering Guide for ...

Not all soil holds water the same way. Some gardens dry out almost immediately after a rainstorm, while others stay soggy for days. Understanding the difference between sandy soil and...

Native Ornamental Trees to Plant Instead of Bradford Pear - World's Coolest Rain Gauge Co.

Native Ornamental Trees to Plant Instead of Bra...

For decades, Bradford pear trees were planted across America for their fast growth, white spring flowers, and neat shape. Unfortunately, many homeowners and communities are now removing these trees. Bradford...

Native Ornamental Trees to Plant Instead of Bra...

For decades, Bradford pear trees were planted across America for their fast growth, white spring flowers, and neat shape. Unfortunately, many homeowners and communities are now removing these trees. Bradford...

7 Best Reasons Every Gardener Should Use a Rain Gauge - World's Coolest Rain Gauge Co.

7 Best Reasons Every Gardener Should Use a Rain...

A simple garden rain gauge removes the guesswork and helps gardeners make smarter decisions all season long.

7 Best Reasons Every Gardener Should Use a Rain...

A simple garden rain gauge removes the guesswork and helps gardeners make smarter decisions all season long.

Composting Made Simple: Easy Ways to Build Better Garden Soil - World's Coolest Rain Gauge Co.

Composting Made Simple: Easy Ways to Build Bett...

Adding compost to your garden can improve soil structure, increase moisture retention, and help plants thrive.

Composting Made Simple: Easy Ways to Build Bett...

Adding compost to your garden can improve soil structure, increase moisture retention, and help plants thrive.

10 Rainfall Measurement Mistakes Gardeners Make - World's Coolest Rain Gauge Co.

10 Rainfall Measurement Mistakes Gardeners Make

Most gardeners know that water is important. Surprisingly few know exactly how much water their gardens are receiving.

10 Rainfall Measurement Mistakes Gardeners Make

Most gardeners know that water is important. Surprisingly few know exactly how much water their gardens are receiving.