I was wondering if a rainbarrel would really catch enough rain if you didn t use gutters.
Rain barrel withouth gutters.
Many householders set up rain barrels to catch the water as it drips from the roof reducing runoff and erosion while preserving water for garden.
Neither roof nor gutters are needed and after it rains the water can be used for whatever gardening purpose you want.
Residential rain barrels range from small 15 gallon models to larger commercial and industrial models that hold up to 5 000 gallons.
You can even feed it into another trashcan or rain barrel and double triple quadruple whatever your storage.
You can drill a 1 2 hold on the side at the top of the trashcan and gorilla glue some tubing in the hole.
Rain barrels which are especially useful for lawns and gardens during droughts or periods of water restrictions can be made of plastic ceramic wood stone or metal pick the type that matches your home s exterior style and meets your water saving needs.
Some barrels are even connected to underground pipes that automatically channel the water in certain areas.
You should be able to find a style of rain barrel that fits in with your overall landscaping plan.