From a scorching heatwave to heavy downpours, the past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind when it comes to weather. But these extremes of weather have convinced me of one thing – now is the time to snap up a rain chain if you haven’t done so already.
Rain chains – or kusari-doi in Japanese – are an alternative to downspouts, using decorative cups or links to guide rainwater off your gutters. Not only do they create a stunning water feature in your garden, but they are also an excellent way to harvest rainwater .
In light of the recent heatwave, and while we have heavy rain to contend with, now is the time to start thinking about harvesting…
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