A rain barrel is a great way to save water (and money) AND keep your garden growing. Here is how you set up a rain barrel to get the best out of it.
1: Find a space for your barrel
Water flows from the roof when it rains. To get even more water in the barrel, place it under the gutter.
2: Build a platform
Build a platform out of bricks and/or wood planks so that the barrel won't tip over.
3: Prevent mosquito's
Pesky mosquito's should not be multiplying in your garden. Prevent them by putting a mosquito screen over the rain barrel.
Use your rain barrel to water your garden when the skies are dry.
1: Find a space for your barrel
Water flows from the roof when it rains. To get even more water in the barrel, place it under the gutter.
2: Build a platform
Build a platform out of bricks and/or wood planks so that the barrel won't tip over.
3: Prevent mosquito's
Pesky mosquito's should not be multiplying in your garden. Prevent them by putting a mosquito screen over the rain barrel.
Use your rain barrel to water your garden when the skies are dry.