A drip irrigation system is the most efficient way to water plants in a flower or vegetable garden. Connecting a drip system to a rain barrel or storage tank will maximize your water conservation efforts. This type of watering system is known as gravity fed drip irrigation.

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One advantage to using rainwater diverted into a storage container is that it is pure and untreated. This water is much better for your plants because it contains none of the chemicals like fluoride or…