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

Spring Garden Prep: Get Your Garden Ready for the Growing Season - World's Coolest Rain Gauge Co.

Spring Garden Prep: Get Your Garden Ready for t...

Spring garden prep is more than buying plants and pulling weeds. A little preparation now can mean healthier plants, fewer watering problems, and a much easier growing season later.

Spring Garden Prep: Get Your Garden Ready for t...

Spring garden prep is more than buying plants and pulling weeds. A little preparation now can mean healthier plants, fewer watering problems, and a much easier growing season later.

Is Rainwater Better for Plants? - World's Coolest Rain Gauge Co.

Is Rainwater Better for Plants?

Discover why many gardeners prefer rainwater and how natural rainfall can benefit soil health, plant growth, and water conservation.

Is Rainwater Better for Plants?

Discover why many gardeners prefer rainwater and how natural rainfall can benefit soil health, plant growth, and water conservation.

Rainfall Tracking for Raised Beds: Why Every Gardener Should Measure Rain - World's Coolest Rain Gauge Co.

Rainfall Tracking for Raised Beds: Why Every Ga...

Better drainage is one of the biggest advantages of raised beds — but it also means your plants can run short on water surprisingly quickly during hot or windy weather.

Rainfall Tracking for Raised Beds: Why Every Ga...

Better drainage is one of the biggest advantages of raised beds — but it also means your plants can run short on water surprisingly quickly during hot or windy weather.

How To Read Seed Packet Information for Better Garden Results - World's Coolest Rain Gauge Co.

How To Read Seed Packet Information for Better ...

Learning how to read a seed packet can help you avoid common gardening mistakes, improve germination rates, and grow healthier, more productive plants.

How To Read Seed Packet Information for Better ...

Learning how to read a seed packet can help you avoid common gardening mistakes, improve germination rates, and grow healthier, more productive plants.

How to Read a Plant Tag at the Garden Center - World's Coolest Rain Gauge Co.

How to Read a Plant Tag at the Garden Center

Plant tags are packed with useful information about sunlight, watering, spacing, climate, and plant care.

How to Read a Plant Tag at the Garden Center

Plant tags are packed with useful information about sunlight, watering, spacing, climate, and plant care.

person pushing lawn mower

How Much Water Does a Lawn Need? A Simple Guide...

Most lawns need about 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, including rainfall, but factors such as grass type, soil, temperature, and sun exposure can change those needs significantly....

How Much Water Does a Lawn Need? A Simple Guide...

Most lawns need about 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, including rainfall, but factors such as grass type, soil, temperature, and sun exposure can change those needs significantly....