RAIN BARRELS

$75.00

55 Gallon Blue, Grey, Black, or Terra-Cotta Rain

Barrel with Spigot, Linking, and Overflow Fitting.

What are rain barrels and why should I use one?

Rain barrels are containers which collect and store rain water from rooftops for later use, conserving water while also minimizing storm water runoff which is frequently channeled to nearby streams carrying pollutants with it, or, into municipal storm sewers. The recovered rain can then be used for watering lawns and gardens without using (and paying for) municipal water. Rainwater is oxygenated, un-chlorinated, and is a better source for plants and safer for the environment.

 All of our rain barrels come from a company called “Upcycle.” Recycled and sanitized high density poly ethylene plastic barrels formerly used for food product shipping. They are cleaned and modified into rain barrels and come assembled with a spigot, linking fitting near the bottom, overflow fitting near the top, and a screen enclosure to keep out insects. The shapes of the barrels will vary depending on what is available at the time of order. Because these barrels are used, please expect scratches and dings. All rain barrels and tumbling composters carry a five year warranty against any defects in workmanship, material, or parts. The 55 gallon barrels come in blue, black, terra-cotta and gray.

We recommend the homeowner place them on a pedestal approximately 12 inches high. This allows the use of a watering can without unscrewing the top and possibly not aligning the screen properly when closing and also gives an extra foot of head pressure on the hose.

 COMPOSTERS

What is compost and why use a composter?

With little more than fallen leaves and kitchen scraps you can make dark, humus-rich compost to add to your house plants and garden. Enormous benefits can be had by adding just a little compost to your soil. Adding compost improves soil structure, aeration and water retention. It also adds important micronutrients and increases the bacterial activity in the soil.  It's no wonder that so many gardeners refer to compost as "Black Gold" or "Gardeners' Gold". There's simply nothing better you can do for your soil than to add compost.

Eliminate back strain with this hip level composter. The best garden tools are those that fit your style. If you prefer to work at waist level, this elevated compost maker is perfect. It is made with recycled components, including a pre-used 55 gallon black barrel and 100% recycled lumber painted with water based exterior latex paint. The composter is an recycled food grade barrel. Using a rocking motion to build momentum, a compost tumbler is relatively easy to turn. However, the composting action will rapidly reduce the content of the barrel to less than half its starting volume.
Our composter is a tumbling style. It only requires a 3x4 foot area to use. The best position is in full sun or at a minimum partial sun. The barrel holds the heat in all night and does not allow it to cool down like an open bin or stacking bin. The black barrel will absorb heat all day. The center tube aerates the compost pile. The steel bars inside break up the compost and fluff it up for better aeration. Here in the Midwest we can completely compost the product in the barrel in about 4 weeks.

$125

 The composter is a tumbling style. It only requires a 3x4 foot area to use. All pieces of the composter are in a kit insidethe barrel (including the stand) and are easy to assemble(instructions included). Best composting action is achieved in full sun.