When you think of a rain barrel what do you picture? Don’t you think of a huge ugly barrel that is an eyesore? I know I do. Finally here is an attractive alternative for saving rainwater, the Cascata Rain Barrel. This environmentally friendly water capture device has to be one of the more appealing rain barrels around. From a distance it looks like a clay pot, however, on closer inspection, you’ll find it’s made from a durable roto-moulded plastic.
The pictures are deceiving, as this barrel holds 65 gallons of water. It comes complete with a 6-foot hose that includes a convenient shut off valve, unlike the garden hose I have in my backyard. The faucet valve provides easy access to fill up watering cans and garden pails.
It also serves dual-purpose, with a removable planter crown. Planting flowers or herbs on top adds to the attractiveness of this unconventional rain barrel. It truly is ingenious; the things people think of — I love it!
The only problem I foresee is the design, location and material of your already existing gutters. If you do not have a break at the right level you may need to use your creativity or additional resources to set up a completely functional rain barrel.
If you are looking for an elegant way to save water then the Cascata is a lovely alternative to other products on the market. It can be purchased at amazon.com
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What a gorgeous rain barrel! Got to have one of these to add ambiance to my the front of our home. Maybe two!! Sure don’t see any rain barrels like this in Florida.
I sure hope folks that are considering using beautiful rain barrels like these also consider keeping their gutters squeaky clean. The rainwater coming out of your barrel is only as clean as it comes out of your gutters.
Y’all are invited to come and visit me at http://www.gutterclutterbuster.com to see a brand new method of cleaning rain gutters faster, easier, safer, and cleaner by vacuuming out all debris, wet or dry, directly into your wet/dry vac while your feet are planted firmly on the ground.
Keeping those gutters cleaner keeps the rain barrel looking great for years to come! Save money, save time, save energy, but most of all save our priceless, precious water!
Stay Safe, Stay Well, and God Bless America. “Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled.”
Isn’t it gorgeous?
We watched your little gutterclutterbuster.com video and had to chuckle. :-)
Thanks for your comment.