Collecting rain water? In this day and age? May sound strange to a lot of folks, but it’s in fact one of the best ways to save water and take care of your garden while helping conserve water. I have talked about on this blog about doing small little things to go green. Collecting rain water may sound extreme but it’s a very effective way to get things done in your garden without having to use the water that you actually pay for. Rain water is natural and is as good as any other water. So there is no reason not to try.
Thankfully, there are companies that realize there is value in these products and have come out with their water catchers. These water collection gadgets not only help you gather rain water but also connect your hose and water your garden easily. If you are trying to lower your water bill or help save the environment around you, you should consider getting one of these 5 rain water storage systems:

Algreen 81001 Cascata Rain Water Collection and Storage System: it store up to 65 gallons of rain water. Not bad if you have a small size garden and want to use rain water to take care of it. It’s very durable.

Algreen 81002 Agua Rain Water Storage System: it’s not as large as the above rain catcher but 50 gallons storage is not that bad either. It’s made from roto molded plastic.

Achla Model RB-01 Rain Catcher Water Barrel: a very cool rain catcher to go green. Its compact design makes it great for deck or patio an the debris screen catches leaves. It’s childproof too!

55 US Gallon Sand-Stone-Look Rain Barrel: another very good looking and durable rain catcher to help you save money on your water bill. It’s very easy to set up and use and gets the job done.

Cypress Water Rain Barrel Collection: this is essentially designed for folks who want to collect a whole lot of rain water. 95 lbs is the limit, and that’s more than enough for most gardens.
There you have it. 5 cool rain catches that help you save money and water at the same time. And it’s all natural. Can’t get better than that.