Summer gardening in the UK is increasingly becoming a battleground.Long periods of drought makes the ground very hard which means that when the rain does finally arrive, this precious “gold” liquid often runs off the very dry soil into our drains – what a waste!

Rainwater harvesting is a simple and very effective way to capture this valuable resource to use on the garden when the dry weather returns.Collecting raiwater is not c0mplicated, it just takes a bit of planning and is in fact an ancient method invented by the Romans.

There is a definite need to educate people about how useful it is and how vital it could become for the future as water becomes even more precious than gold.If you are not sure what rainwater harvesting involves then read this useful Q&A page:

http://www.savetherain.info/media-centre/rainwater-harvesting-faqs.aspx

There are many different systems that offer a range of features to help you harvest and store collected rainwater efficiently PLUS save you money.

RAINWATER HARVESTING CAN SAVE 50% ON DOMESTIC WATER BILLS

Connect with rainwater experts who can offer advice on everything from choosing the right system, installing it in your home to making sure you use it efficiently.

http://www.rainwaterharvesting.co.uk/

www.rainharvesting.co.uk/

http://www.greensteps.co.uk/sc/rainwater-harvesting/75

http://www.rainwaterharvesting.biz/

http://www.biggreensmile.com/departments/rainwater-harvesting.aspx?deptID=RAINWATER&gclid=CKzzmqCl2JoCFRIgZwod0FYL2w

http://www.h20-group.co.uk/Rainwater_Harvesting.php

http://www.etills.com/

The Ryder Cup may be suffering in this wet and dreary weather but now is the time to think about the value of harvesting some of this rain. For gardeners rain is like liquid gold – never there when you need it!

• Rainwater harvesting in the UK has increased by approximately 300% in the last two years
• Rainharvesting can replace up to 50% of a household mains water consumption, and up to 85% on commercial installations
• Collecting rain from your roof reduces surface water by approximately 60% per plot
• Rainwater harvesting in Germany is over 100 times the current use in the UK
• The payback period can be as quick as 3 years on buildings with large roofs and a high non-potable water demand

http://www.revolutionpower.co.uk/rain_water.php

http://www.kingspanwater.com/

http://www.rainwaterharvesting.co.uk/