[easyliving]

I'm bound and determined to get a rain barrel. I think they are fantastic! It will save on water bills, water shortages and droughts. I also read that rain water is so much better for plants and flowers than tap water due to the chlorine content. Is there anyone here who has a rain barrel?

[EmeliaDay]

I've heard a lot about rain barrels myself. Mostly about how good the rain water is for plants. I've actually had buckets around the house to catch rain just to have for my plants. Maybe I will check into one of these too.

[charla]

I have no idea what this is so maybe someone can better explain it to me?? We love to reuse and recycle so it might just be up our alley pending I can figure out what to do with one.

[jason]

I have a few. The county puts on a rain barrel seminar, it used to be free now they charge, but if you sign up early enough you can get a rain barrel to take home. My in-laws just gave me a few when they moved.

The water is not as good as rain, not sure why, but they always mentioned that. I think it has the do with how the plants get the water. But it is better then city water.

@Charla. A rain barrel is typically a 55 gallon drum, although other sizes and styles can be used. You have your down spot from the gutters run into it, so it collects the rain water from your roof. You then will have a spigot to to get the water out. I use soaker hoses on mine typically, although will water with a hose at times.