Rain Barrel Rain Gutter Grow

Adding a rain barrel diverter to the downspout gutter system will ease the task of harvesting water.

Rain barrel rain gutter grow.

However having the rain barrel alone is not enough to harvest rainwater. Using rain barrels is good for the environment and saves you money. This system is relatively inexpensive and easy to build. Fnpt x 3 4 in.

The containers soak up water from the rain gutter using a net cup on the bottom of each container. At the core the rain gutter grow system is a self watering container gardening method. They are fairly simple to install and once you have one set up the environmental protection agency estimates a single 55 gallon rain barrel can save you up to 1 300 gallons of water during the hot summer months. Rain barrels are available in a variety of colors and sizes.

You can use plastic buckets barrels or grow bags for containers. Rain barrels collect rainwater from your roof by rerouting a section of your gutter s downpipe into a nearby reservoir. Collected rainwater can grow stagnant so use the water and empty the barrel within a week after it rains. Rinse inside with a hose.

The rain water in your rain barrel is for growing plants and vegetables. The rain barrels have a hose bib and a spigot for easy access to the rain water. The rain barrels are easily attached to your rain gutters. Clean the rain barrel once a year.