Save the Rain

How you can put excess water to good use in your garden or landscaping

BY ERICA BROWNE GRIVAS

Rain barrels are containers designed to capture and hold rainwater for later use in gardens and landscaping. Using a rain barrel can lower your water bill, help reduce stormwater runoff and enhance the health of your local environment. Here’s what you need to know to get started. The Benefits Out in nature, a large amount of rain is absorbed directly back into the ground, replenishing the soil, and the rest either evaporates or is runoff that ends up in creeks, rivers, lakes or other bodies of water. But that amount drops significantly in more developed areas. Rain barrels can help prevent stormwater from overwhelming storm sewers and lessen groundwater pollution and flooding during heavy rain events. “A major benefit is having free water on-site and easy to access, while reducing how much water is…

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Birds & Blooms (Digital) - 1 Issue, August/September 2024

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