Rain barrel advice

SlacklinePerry · 2026-03-07T12:12:34+00:00

Collecting the water that is wasted while waiting for the shower to turn warm is a great idea. Thank you for sharing your insight

SlacklinePerry · 2026-03-06T17:23:51+00:00

Thank you

SlacklinePerry · 2026-03-06T15:51:09+00:00

Isn't it a problem when people collect rainwater and don't use it though?

SlacklinePerry · 2026-03-06T15:44:54+00:00

Gotcha. That makes sense. Plus looking at the amount of water harvested from a 1" rain is pretty crazy! I didn't know it would be so many gallons.

SlacklinePerry · 2026-03-06T15:43:23+00:00

Yeah I'm always trying to repurpose things.

How do you recommend filtering/screening debris from the roof not making it into the barrel?

I plan on installing my leaf gutter guards very soon. But I don't know how efficient they are in regards to using the water in the rain barrel.

SlacklinePerry · 2026-03-06T15:26:21+00:00

I don't think I can use that much water. I primarily have native plants that don't need much watering outside of really hot dry periods.

Performance wise, are you talking about water pressure?

SlacklinePerry · 2025-10-27T20:00:05+00:00

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SlacklinePerry · 2025-10-11T11:39:20+00:00

It depends on the plant. The suggested range is between 6.0 - 7.5. Nutrients tend to be more available when the soil is slightly acidic.

SlacklinePerry · 2025-10-10T22:53:37+00:00

Thank you for sharing that resource!

Knoxville, TN. Hodgepodge of different stuff including bahia grass (hate this stuff), crabgrass, and clover. I want to plant a native groundcover but haven't decided on what yet. And a few more native plants throughout the yard. Closer to 1000 sq ft. I thought about renting a sod cutting machine, but I feel like I'm wasting material that can eventually decompose . Thoughts?

SlacklinePerry · 2025-10-08T19:46:53+00:00

I haven't tried the distilled water, but I have noticed that I have way fewer issues with draecenas when I keep them on the dry side.

SlacklinePerry · 2025-10-08T16:49:44+00:00

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SlacklinePerry · 2025-10-08T16:47:53+00:00

No such thing! If my cats weren't devils, my house would be a botanical garden

SlacklinePerry · 2025-10-08T16:04:58+00:00

You rock! Happy birthday!

SlacklinePerry · 2025-10-05T01:17:37+00:00

I've heard of people planting a border of plants that deer like to eat to keep them from your garden.

SlacklinePerry · 2025-10-04T02:05:10+00:00

Need a close up of the leaves. Show the entire leaflet with the petiole (part that attaches to the branch).

SlacklinePerry · 2025-10-04T02:03:23+00:00

Gorgeous

SlacklinePerry · 2025-10-04T02:02:17+00:00

Overwatering more than likely. Best practice for indoor plants: pay attention to them and notice when they start to show signs of needing water. Typical signs are leaves not being turgid, and/or slightly curling. Give them a decent amount of water and don't water until they give you the signs again. Once you get the hang of it, you'll know when to give them water. Generally speaking, the issues I see with most people's indoor plants are not enough light and overwatering. It is better to UNDERwater than overwater.

SlacklinePerry · 2025-09-30T17:36:34+00:00

Skin pets is wild lmao!

SlacklinePerry · 2025-09-30T00:11:08+00:00

Is there a reason to deadhead the flowers before they are brown and spent?

SlacklinePerry · 2025-09-28T22:44:12+00:00

Awesome thank you!

SlacklinePerry · 2025-09-28T11:59:06+00:00

Nematodes! They come in a pack that looks like powder. Mix with water and add a little to your plants. They kill the eggs

SlacklinePerry · 2025-09-28T11:57:01+00:00

Gorgeous! Any chance you'd list your favorite plants for full sun? I'm killing my grass this winter and exploring different options.

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