Rain Barrel Tips For This Spring's Wet Weather

Patch blogger Aaron Gorski is often offering tips for lawn and garden. But his suggestion this week on installing a rain barrel is very timely considering the precipitation that has been lingering in the forecast.

So, instead of wishing the rain would go away – capitalize on the rain by capturing it in rain barrels. They are easy to install, can save you money on your next water bill, and benefit the environment as well.

He's got some great tips on choosing barrel, installation and maintenance. Take a look at Gorski's latest blog: Rain Rain Go Away?

And we've got including local water resources and how you can get your kids involved. 

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