We bought this 55 gallon rain barrel, recycled pickle barrel at Park & Vine last week for $100. Botanics Joe installed it over the weekend.
So here's how our new water collection system works:
The runoff from the roof travels down our newly installed downspout to this 100 gallon water tank under the steps. On a side note that "great stuff" I used to plug the holes in the stone wall to prevent carpenter bees from residing there looks terrible. I really have to do something about that before fall.
The overflow from the 100 gallon tank then runs through this tube attached to the fence and down to the pickle barrel. We think we will paint leaves on the barrel. Maybe next spring.
And we will put a soaker hose off the pickle barrel to empty into the hosta bed.
We bought this 55 gallon rain barrel, recycled pickle barrel at Park & Vine last week for $100. Botanics Joe installed it over the weekend.
So here's how our new water collection system works:
The runoff from the roof travels down our newly installed downspout to this 100 gallon water tank under the steps. On a side note that "great stuff" I used to plug the holes in the stone wall to prevent carpenter bees from residing there looks terrible. I really have to do something about that before fall.
The overflow from the 100 gallon tank then runs through this tube attached to the fence and down to the pickle barrel. We think we will paint leaves on the barrel. Maybe next spring.
And we will put a soaker hose off the pickle barrel to empty into the hosta bed.
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We just installed rain barrels last week, and we definitely like it! What I love about rain barrels is they are economical and practical for water-saving. In extension, you do not only save on money, but you also help conserve Mother Nature’s property. By the way, your rain barrel is cute! :D
- Richelle Loughney
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