Fiskars® Introduces Rainwater Collection System
Harvest Rain – Conserve Water
Every gardener knows that the key to a successful growing season is water, water, and more water. But with droughts and shortages hitting parts of the U.S. and Canada, keeping your flowers flourishing and your veggie patch productive can be a costly proposition.
There’s a simple insurance policy against drought right above your head: A 1,000 square foot (93 m2) roof in an area that receives as little as 20 inches (51cm)of rain annually can shed 12,000 gallons or 9,992.09 Imp. gallons of fresh, free water each year. What’s more, rainwater is healthier for plants than treated “city water”, since it contains far less chlorine and salt. Even better, capturing rainwater from a rooftop prevents the erosion and water quality problems associated with heavy run-off.
The Fiskars Rainwater Collection System can help you salvage this valuable resource, so you can use it to provide much-needed moisture for your yard, garden and even indoor plants. Designed to easily integrate into your home’s existing downspouts, the Collection System diverts rainwater from gutters into a covered barrel, where the extra water is stored until you need it to perk up your tomatoes or refresh your rose bushes.
The Rainwater Collection System includes a rain barrel cover, base stand, and spigot assembly as well as two diverters designed to fit the two most common gutter dimensions. After installation, it takes as little as two-tenths of an inch of rain on a typical roof to fill the Collection System. When the barrel is full, the diverter allows excess rainwater to continue through the downspout and away from your home – protecting your home’s foundation.
Add a Rainwater Collection System to your home and you can keep your plants healthy and hydrated through any water restrictions or drought. Even more important, you can feel good knowing that you’re conserving a critical natural resource that you – and your garden – so greatly depend on.
For specific information about our Rain Water Collection System visit: http://rainwater.fiskars.com.