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In nature, rain is welcomed by plants and animals and sustains the natural balance of life. The first is to reduce the amount of pollutants that lie in the path of runoff water.

Rain Barrels Make a Comeback - Gardener's Corner - University of Illinois Extension
The first is to reduce the amount of pollutants that lie in the path of runoff water. Rain barrels are becoming more popular with homeowners, especially after the water restrictions and high water bills in some areas of Illinois last summer.

joe gardener -Eco Friendly Ideas
Today, we hear the term more and more, but not in terms of providing potable water for drinking (although many people do) but as a way to provide an irrigation source for landscaping. For instance a roof area of only 1,000 square feet can provide approximately 600 gallons of water during a one inch rainfall.

Moisture and Mulches
As the organic mulch decays, it adds nutrients to the soil and helps to improve soil structure and drainage. Vegetables should be watered with the equivalent of one inch of water per week.

Garden Tips - May 2007
Leaves and stems should be green and healthy without any signs of yellowing or browning. Be sure to gradually introduce your transplants to the outdoor environment over a period of days, especially plants grown and purchased in a greenhouse.

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