Rain Barrel & Compost Equipment

1. Rainwater contains magic minerals your thirsty plants and grass thrive on. It's far better than tap water, and it's free! With just a rain barrel, rain chains and your garden hose, you can save it from a rainy day.

2. Homemade compost is more than free: you are fertilizing your planters and raised garden beds with what would otherwise be hauled off as garbage in a stinky diesel truck.

3. Harvesting black gold from your compost bin is a breeze with the right wagon or wheelbarrow. Let the wheels carry the load and save your back.

4. The worms crawl in, the worms crawl out: they speed up composting, there's no doubt. Worms are natural composting equipment, enriching your stash by breaking down solids. You can skip trips to the bait store too.

5. Cheap garden hoses cost more in the long run, and they create more plastic garbage. A quality garden hose neatly stored on a sturdy hose reel will serve you for years, saving money and landfill space.

6. Didn't you used to be a kid? Playing in the dirt is fun, and therapeutic. Save the money you'd use on therapy and buy composting equipment instead.

7. The extra-large wheels on garden carts are the secret to effortless hauling. Tall wheels roll over grass much easier and disturb the ground less.

8. An inexpensive compost aerator makes turning dirt in a stationary composting bin much easier. It mixes up the lower, compacted layers and gives your partner microorganisms room to work.

9. Rain barrels are nearly maintenance free. Just wipe them out with vinegar once a year, and drain them before the first freeze.

10. The dark color of rain barrels keeps algae and bacteria at bay by filtering out the UV light they need to grow. Your water stays fresh and clean naturally.