hannahjenkins•7mo ago

Showerthought: Why not collect rainwater for your houseplants?

It cuts down on water bills and plants love it. Just place a container outside when it rains!

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wood.logan7mo ago

Yeah, and you can take it a step further by setting up a proper rain barrel system off a downspout. It collects way more than a single container, so you can water everything for weeks after a good storm. The plants really do seem to do better with it, maybe because it's softer water without the treatment chemicals. It also just feels good to use, like you're actually working with the weather instead of against it.

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lisa7497mo ago

How hard is it to actually set one of those up? I'm great at collecting pests, but my DIY skills mostly stop there. Sounds worth the hassle though.

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wesley8857mo ago

But is it really worth turning into a whole project? My gut says you'll just end up with a bucket of mosquito larvae and some weird green algae scum. Most people's gardens need a couple gallons a week, tops. Seems like a lot of hassle to save maybe five bucks a year on your water bill.

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