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Using a rain barrel can save you money and benefit your garden and landscaping by taking advantage of rain water, a resource you may not have thought of before.
Rain barrels collect and store rain water from roof areas that would otherwise be lost as runoff to storm drains and streams. Water stored in a rain barrel can be used for such things as watering flowers, gardens, trees and shrubs, rinsing tools or muddy boots. Use of rain barrels conserves water resources and reduces the amount of water used from municipal water supplies.
A rain barrel can save most homeowners about 1,300 gallons of water during the peak summer months. Saving water not only helps protect the environment, it also saves you money because of decreased demand for treated municipal water for plant watering. Rain water is also naturally better for plants and gardens as it is soft water, devoid of minerals, chlorine, fluoride and other chemicals. Plants respond better to rain water than municipal or well water.
The Washtenaw County Conservation District offers rain barrels for sale which are made from recycled, food-grade plastic barrels. They are available in a 55-gallon size in black, blue, grey and terra- cotta; and a 30-gallon balcony size in blue.
The District also offers tumbling and stationary composters, also made from recycled food-grade plastic 55-gallon barrels. The composters only require a 3 foot by 4 foot area, so they are ideal for a location with limited space. They are low maintenance, fully-enclosed and reduce odor problems by controlling moisture and aeration.
Orders for rain barrels and composters are accepted year around. A limited stock of rain barrels and composters are available, but if what you want is not on hand, they are generally available in two to three weeks.
Order forms and additional information about both the rain barrels and composters is available at the Conservation District office and on the District web site at www.washtenawcd.org. Click on the “Rain Barrels” link in the What’s New box on the home page.
For more information about the Washtenaw County Conservation District, or its other programs and services, contact the District office, 7203 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor; call 734-761-6721, ext. 5, or visit www.washtenawcd.org.
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Using a rain barrel can save you money and benefit your garden and landscaping by taking advantage of rain water, a resource you may not have thought of before.
Rain barrels collect and store rain water from roof areas that would otherwise be lost as runoff to storm drains and streams. Water stored in a rain barrel can be used for such things as watering flowers, gardens, trees and shrubs, rinsing tools or muddy boots. Use of rain barrels conserves water resources and reduces the amount of water used from municipal water supplies.
A rain barrel can save most homeowners about 1,300 gallons of water during the peak summer months. Saving water not only helps protect the environment, it also saves you money because of decreased demand for treated municipal water for plant watering. Rain water is also naturally better for plants and gardens as it is soft water, devoid of minerals, chlorine, fluoride and other chemicals. Plants respond better to rain water than municipal or well water.
The Washtenaw County Conservation District offers rain barrels for sale which are made from recycled, food-grade plastic barrels. They are available in a 55-gallon size in black, blue, grey and terra- cotta; and a 30-gallon balcony size in blue.
The District also offers tumbling and stationary composters, also made from recycled food-grade plastic 55-gallon barrels. The composters only require a 3 foot by 4 foot area, so they are ideal for a location with limited space. They are low maintenance, fully-enclosed and reduce odor problems by controlling moisture and aeration.
Orders for rain barrels and composters are accepted year around. A limited stock of rain barrels and composters are available, but if what you want is not on hand, they are generally available in two to three weeks.
Order forms and additional information about both the rain barrels and composters is available at the Conservation District office and on the District web site at www.washtenawcd.org. Click on the “Rain Barrels” link in the What’s New box on the home page.
For more information about the Washtenaw County Conservation District, or its other programs and services, contact the District office, 7203 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor; call 734-761-6721, ext. 5, or visit www.washtenawcd.org.
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