finally got my rain barrels installed! they filled up with only half an inch of rain so i need to design a better overflow system than the short tubes that came in the box. also, the water pressure is pretty low so they probably need better (higher) platforms at some point. but they work!
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| rain barrel hiding behind plants |
we got rain barrels for the 3 downspouts furthest from our water spigot so i don't have to keep fighting with 150' of hose each time that side of the garden needs watering. these barrels came with all the parts i needed except for the flexible downspout elbows and platforms (i just used cinderblocks) and they were only $109 with free shipping - a steal compared to the $199 home depot wanted for the same model!
this is my fav barrel because it's so hidden, the others need some camo and beautifying. but they're the ones on the back of the house...so no rush :)
and here's a photographic garden update for your viewing pleasure....
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| foundation garden is taking off... |
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| flower carpet rose |
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| brakelights red yucca - insanely pretty |
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| nothing so rewarding as gathering a basket full of fresh flowers to arrange in little bouquets all over the house! |
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