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Using rainwater for irrigation

11 years ago

I seem to be using a lot of water lately for my gardens. Found this product that you attach to your downspout and it routes rainwater to a hose outlet. I have it attached to a rain barrel and it saves a lot of water. Link to their site below

Here is a link that might be useful: GetGreenWater

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lehua49
11 years ago
ss,

Let us know how it works when you have it hooked up. Aloha
Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
11 years ago
Nice if you get rain, but we get very little! Good luck!

Suzi

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