Rain Barrels

Rain barrels are a great way to harvest rain for watering potted plants and landscapes. The best place for a rain barrel is underneath a roof corner where all the water falls or the end of a downspout. This is an effective way to conserve water and save some money. You can purchase a rain barrel or make your own using a large container, adding a debris screen to the top, an overflow hose at the top and installing a spigot at the bottom. Make sure to elevate your barrel so that it can gravity feed. Pictured below are some ideas for your rain barrel.

For more information check out:

Soak Up the Rain: Rain Barrels | US EPA