Rain Barrel
Add a diverter to your downpipe, connect a barrel, and route overflow to soil. Works for balconies and small patios.
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Add a diverter to your downpipe, connect a barrel, and route overflow to soil. Works for balconies and small patios.
Lightweight sedum + water layer. Optional smart valve to make space before storms. Check structural load first.
Direct runoff from paving into a planted bowl with engineered soil and overflow to drain.
Replace tiles with permeable stones or gravel; add base layers and optional crates for storage.
Divert a portion of your downpipe into planters or a barrel, with a safe overflow back to drain.
Lift tiles, add soil mix and planting, route roof overflow into the bed with an underdrain.
Curb-cut inlets to pocket rain gardens; ideal for HOAs/VvEs coordinating with the city on small sections.
Underground tank with controlled outlet; use when space above-ground is limited and access allows dig work.