How Do You Use Rain Barrels In Community Gardens?
Plenty of water is needed to make a community garden a success. Because these gardens are also generally for the environmentally-conscious, the way you use water in these gardens can be a valuable lesson to the community about sustainability. Instead of using tap water from a hose or sprinkler system to water the garden, use rain barrels to collect and store the water for future use. Rain is considered a renewable resource which will limit the cost and amount of water used in your garden. The use of these barrels is actually an ancient practice. Determine what size rain barrel is appropriate for the size of your community garden. In many cases, one or more 55 gallon rain barrels are ideal. While you want a large drum that will collect plenty of water for your needs, you might not need one that is too large if you live in an area with heavy rainfall. Storing more water that is needed can often lead to algae growth which is not recommended for watering your plants. Mosquito-proof your ra
