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Kezia Reynolds

I’ve found a stash of the most stylish water butts to harvest rainwater and make your garden look good while doing it – my top picks from rattan to galvanised steel

Garden Trading galvanised steel water butt by a greenhouse .

If this wet weather has got me thinking about anything, it's the benefit of having a water butt in your garden. And if you haven’t got one, don’t worry, as I’ve found a stash of the prettiest water butts that are perfect for harvesting rainwater and making your garden look good.

It’s never a bad idea to install a water butt. By collecting rainwater when the weather is poor, you’re able to water your plants in scorching weather (and during hosepipe bans), cultivate healthier plants as rainwater’s pH makes it ideal for plant growth, and even reduce the risk of flooding your garden.

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