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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Alex David

Best places for a rain chain – experts reveal 4 perfect spots, and a certain spot you should never hang one

A rain chain hanging at the entrance of a Japanese house with rain droplets dripping down.

Rain chains are the worst kept secret in garden design. These ingenious pieces of old Japanese tradition have been revitalized as a beautiful, earthquake-proof method of managing rainwater.

However, these chains can be a little tricky to install. You don't want to spend money and time removing your downspout only to realise that you've put the chain in the wrong area of the yard.

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