{"id":9645,"date":"2021-07-23T07:24:18","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T07:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=9645"},"modified":"2021-07-23T07:24:19","modified_gmt":"2021-07-23T07:24:19","slug":"how-to-collect-rainwater-for-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-collect-rainwater-for-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Collect Rainwater For Plants?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re wondering how to collect rainwater for plants, you\u2019re in the right place! Rainwater collection is a wonderful way to save money on your water bill while also increasing your conservation efforts<\/a>. It\u2019s surprisingly easy to do, too – in this article, we\u2019ll walk you through everything you need to know.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should I Collect Rainwater For My Plants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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During the summer months, in particular, so much of our good, potable water is used outside. We use it to wash our cars, irrigate our lawns, and of course, to water our plants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re paying for town or city water, this can get expensive in a hurry. As you likely already know, irrigating a garden can really jack up your water bill! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only that, but municipal water supplies are often treated with chemicals to make the water safe to drink. That\u2019s good news for you – but not such great news for your plants, which can be sensitive to these treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re able to collect rainwater for your garden, you\u2019ll not only save water, enhancing your conversation efforts, but you\u2019ll likely save money. Not only that, but it can help prevent chemical salts and other harmful minerals from treated water from leaching into your soil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Best Way to Collect Rainwater?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are several ways you can go about collecting rainwater for the garden. Here are some of the best tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rain Barrels <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, the easiest way to collect rainwater for the garden is to use a rain barrel. Using a rain barrel won\u2019t require you to install or purchase any special plumbing. You can buy your own rain barrel with a plastic barrel that\u2019s painted to match your landscape or home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to install. At the most basic, you\u2019ll need five components. You will need a catchment surface, or something the water will run off into your barrel. For most gardeners, that will be your home or a similar structure, like a greenhouse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will also need a method of directing the flow. You can use gutters and downspouts for this, but if you don\u2019t have these installed on your home or the other building you are planning to use, you can easily use a piece of pipe or something similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, you should also install a fine screened basket filter. This will be used to prevent insects and debris from getting into your water supply. If you\u2019re just using the water to irrigate your plants<\/a>, this item is more or less optional.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your barrel should have a removable lid along with a spigot that you can install lower on the barrel to get the rainwater to your garden.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need more information? This video has some information on how you can build your own inexpensive rain barrel at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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