Elevate your rain barrel for easier access to the spigot for filling containers and to speed water flow with the help of gravity. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM
Put rainwater to use in your landscape with the help of rain barrels. This centuries-old technique allows you to capture rainfall to use for watering ornamental gardens and containers.
Always start with a call to your local municipality office. Some cities have restrictions on water harvesting, but most encourage this practice, and some even offer rebates or rain barrels at a discounted rate.
