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Benefits of a Rain Barrel

by Leigh Grubbs
November 8, 2024

Rainwater harvesting has been around for thousands of years. The earliest evidence can be found on sites such as ancient Mesopotamia, around 3000 BC, where people collected rainwater for irrigation and domestic use. The Romans constructed elaborate ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
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Rainy Season on Way; Collect Rainwater – Many Uses – Better for Plants

by Lisa Strange
June 30, 2022

So where does all the water from a summer rainstorm go? It rushes off rooftops onto yards and driveways; from there it picks up fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemical pollutants before flowing into a nearby storm drain. This stormwater ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, , Water
Tags: Better For Plants, Collect Rainwater, Rainwater, Rainy Season

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