Friday, July 26, 2013

Rainwater Harvesting Made Easy For Homeowners

By Katie Clark


As an increasing number of people are thinking about harvesting rainwater, businesses are developing easy-to-use rainwater collection systems that people can set up in less than an hour. Actually, some rain barrel gardens are so efficient concealing unpleasant areas and producing attractive focal points that homeowners are buying them for more than just rainwater harvesting.

Today's modern rain barrels have numerous attributes that are attractive to property owners. To start with, they are easy to install and utilize. Second, they are beautiful to look at and can in fact boost the look of a yard. Third, for all of the value they deliver, they are really not that costly. Below, we'll talk about the particular advantages to each.

They are a Breeze to Set up and Use

This aspect is key, specifically for people new to rainwater harvesting. The ease and simplicity of this task is a big reason a lot of people are attracted to developing a rainwater collection system. When purchasing a decorative rain barrel, the first thing an individual will most likely notice is how light-weight they are. Although many are made to resemble a clay pot, wine barrel or wooden planter, these products are in fact made from a really durable molded plastic that is also lightweight. For that reason, these rain barrels are much easier to carry and position.

There are also several rain barrel kits which include all the supplies you need to collect rainwater, including a screen to keep debris out, a spigot to release the water and a hose for watering. Some can be put right underneath a downspout, or a diverter kit can be purchased to direct the water from the gutter to the rain barrel.

They Boost the Appeal of a Person's Home.

Although made from sturdy plastic, decorative rain barrels closely resemble genuine wood barrels, ceramic pots and wooden planters. Some have an area at the top where you can grow plants, adding extra charm to your outdoor decor.

The elegant style of these rain collection systems can easily enhance the look of a house's outside, adding character and interest to otherwise average spaces. Integrating numerous matching upscale pieces into a backyard can create a consistent design throughout, making a house look more pricey.

When additions to a home boost it's value, they essentially pay for themselves. This is something to think about when buying a rain barrel system.

They Are Budget-Friendly.



For the function they deliver and the style that they can contribute to a home, ornamental rain barrels and vertical rain gardens are surprisingly affordable. There are several models which contain all of the features talked about above for less than $200.

These items also enable property owners to grow natural herbs, keep pests away and even utilize them as a birdbath on top of harvesting rainwater in style.




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