How expensive is it to harvest rainwater?
For the cost of a shovel, you can passively harvest rain by making sure stormwater is directed to plants and does not run off your property. Covering soil with mulch is one of the most effective ways to store water for your vegetation. Reduced water use will reduce the energy required for pumping potable utility water and save you money. Take advantage of your current resources and begin to see your roof as the top of your own personal watershed. Invest your time in observing the slope of the land, noticing where you can create depressions to slow down runoff and put it to beneficial use.
