Rain barrels are a great way to reduce the amount of city water you use. During the summer months it is estimated that nearly 40 percent of household water is used for lawn and garden maintenance.
Bridging the Gap has classes coming up on making your own rain barrel. Bridging the Gap
Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) also has great instructions for making your own rain barrel. MARC
As far as local retailers, there are several local garden centers that are now carrying rain barrels due to popular demand. Prices range from $150-200 depending on the size of the barrel.
Rain barrels are a great way to reduce the amount of city water you use. During the summer months it is estimated that nearly 40 percent of household water is used for lawn and garden maintenance.
Bridging the Gap has classes coming up on making your own rain barrel.
Bridging the Gap
Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) also has great instructions for making your own rain barrel.
MARC
As far as local retailers, there are several local garden centers that are now carrying rain barrels due to popular demand. Prices range from $150-200 depending on the size of the barrel.
Chelsey Wasem
Horticulture Agent
Johnson County