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Tenielle Jordison

I Tried This Method of Rainwater Harvesting Without a Gutter and It Instantly Cut My Water Bill – Plus 2 Other Methods For Low Effort Water Collection

Rain in the garden.

After some very hot summer days here in the UK, the fall season has started as a rainy one. I'm not complaining, though, as it's given my thirsty garden a good drink and inspired me to start harvesting rainwater to save on water bills and practice sustainability in my yard. The one caveat is that I don't have access to a downspout from my gutters. This hasn't been a problem, though, as I've found some amazing solutions that allow me to harvest rainwater without a gutter.

Anyone who has done their research into rainwater harvesting has likely come across all sorts of products like rain chains and rain barrels. These tools often require being attached to a downspout where rainwater collects from gutters. If, like me, you lack access to a downspout, or perhaps you don't wish to make such big adjustments to your gutters, there are ways to harvest rainwater without a gutter.

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