With the purchase of new gutters we decided to add more rainbarrels and after the last rain
we will be adding more in the up coming year. With us being behind in rain fall, every drop
counts as we keep our yard green. Why do you ask, it's an investment and less pests!! It also
keeps your property cooler and green is in!! Better for the environment......we walk the talk!!
The front decorative rainbarrel that feeds the upper garden in the front.
West side or the house, which are new will feed the south hosta bed
and where we will need to add a couple more barrels. We had the
company we hired to add the extra down spouts due to the issues of
ponding to the west of water that was an issue to clean out. Just to
heavy with the fir needles and pine cones.
Northwest rainbarrels that feed the north hosta bed.
South side of the house these feed the strawberry and over flow gardens
where you will find our kiwis growing.
West side of the shed, this one will also feed the north side of the house.
East side of the shed, we opted for gutters on the shed this time around
to cut the erosion problem. The hose hooked to this will drain back into
the yard once the barrel is full.
Northeast rainbarrel, with hoses to water the east side of the
driveway.
Rainbarrels for each greenhouse we keep. Yes, the reason we keep them
in there is not only to water but if one looses power the warm water also
keeps the house warm.
I clean the barrels twice a year spring and fall to keep the water clean and
the gunk from the neighboring trees out. We are up to 18 at the current count.
Yes, it's illegal to have them according to the laws on the books but ya know
those County Commissioners that have seen them in the past were totally impressed!!
