Rainwater Harvesting Tanks – great products to save money!
A while ago I published an article on rainwater harvesting which elicited many comments from readers. Then I came across some great rainwater harvesting tanks and thought I would re-visit the topic.
As you know, rainwater harvesting is simply collecting rainwater as it falls, and then using that water in your garden or to wash a car when it doesn’t rain. It saves you money, because if you use municipal water to water your garden, you have to pay for it (utility bills).
And – best of all – your plants thrive when they get rainwater! Plants always seem to do better with rainwater rather than tap water.
A rainwater harvesting tank can be as simple as putting a bucket outside – even if you don’t have a garden, you could put a bucket out on your balcony and use it to water your flowers!
Of course a bucket is very practical, but it doesn’t look terribly elegant. I’ve been hunting for an attractive-looking tank or barrel. Up till now, I’ve found lots, but they all seem to me to be – well, perhaps best described as “utilitarian” or “practical” rather than attractive.
The Good Ideas Savannah Rain Barrel is an exception.
This rainwater harvesting tank is tall and elegant, and you can grow small plants in the top to make it look even better. It holds 55 gallons of water and comes in lots of different colors to suit your home.
As you can see, there is a small planter box on top so that you can add plants to make it look even nicer.
There are drain holes at the back, so that excess water can get out once it is full.
It can sit snugly against an outside wall, and the spigot or tap is made of brass rather than plastic.
Other Products
There’s also a more traditional portable and collapsible rainwater harvesting tank or barrel if you prefer.
Collapsible 50 Gallon Rain Barrel
This can conveniently stored flat when not in use or for transporting.
And, to save you going to the hardware store, here’s the link for a product to divert the water from your downpipe safely into your barrel.
Oatey 14209 Mystic Rain Water Downspout Diverter
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