

Rain Barrels : Taking the Plunge
Rain barrels have been around for some time, and in recent years they have started gaining popularity around the Cape. So what is a rain barrel and how will it help you with your landscaping and gardening needs? What is a Rain Barrel? Rain barrels are plastic or wooden barrels that fill up with rain water collected from the downspout of your roof. You will see rain barrels situated around the back corner of houses, near to flower beds and close to gardens. The rain barrel is