Rainwater is the garden's favorite water, soft and free of the treatment chemicals. Collecting it is simple and the plants love it.
The appeal
Rainwater is soft and free of the chlorine, which many plants prefer. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Post Falls, the rain is the natural water.
The barrel
A rain barrel collects the roof runoff for the garden. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Post Falls, the barrel sits under the downspout.
The first flush
A diverter sends the first dirty water away before the clean rain reaches the barrel. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Post Falls, the diverter keeps the barrel clean.
The use
The collected rain waters the beds, the pots, and the sensitive plants. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Post Falls, the rain serves the garden.
The mosquitoes
A covered barrel keeps the mosquitoes out of the standing water. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Post Falls, the cover is the care.
The limits
A barrel holds a limited supply, and the tap water fills the gaps. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Post Falls, the mix is the plan.
The call
Collect the rain for the garden. Call 888-217-3585 and Post Falls Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Post Falls pro for the setup.
Plumbing in Post Falls: what to know
In Post Falls, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Kootenai County — from Rathdrum, Coeur D Alene and Hayden to ZIP codes like 83854, 83815, 99025 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Post Falls?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Post Falls Plumbing Helpers will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Post Falls.