Because it is mulched with woodchips it retains moisture after rains pretty well but i can still use some supplemental water during the dry periods of summer.
Rainwater collection without gutters.
Nov 21 2012 free standing water collection great for those of us without gutters.
Rainwater for gardening collection is a technique that has been widely practiced over the centuries.
20 rainwater catchment system no gutters required.
The rain that falls on your roof presents both problems and opportunities.
Caution rainwater collection system.
Catchments and diverters catchment areas on rooftops are places where water is naturally directed in certain pathways.
Nov 21 2012 free standing water collection great for those of us without gutters.
It has been used as an environmentally friendly way of rainwater catchment for use in gardening as well as across landscaping.
Additionally the water will not flow to your rain collection system if there is a clog.
Often your soil is unable to absorb all the rain as it falls so it runs off.
Not only do you not want your harvested water to be full of debris dirt and pests but without filtering the water before it enters the harvesting system your barrel can become clogged.
How to use a rain barrel without gutters.
Have gutter guards installed.
I have a big garden set back from the house that is hard to get a hose to.
A slanting rooftop will always direct rain water down.
How to collect rainwater without gutters roof.