Don t throw away the old umbrellas.
Rain collection balcony with roof.
Since my little plants aren t exactly botanical garden sized the water i collect in 9 containers can last me for at least 2 weeks.
Just a half inch of rain falling on a 1 000 square foot roof will yield 300 gallons of water.
There are many ways you can keep your balcony dry.
Rain barrel supplies list.
Good old umbrella the universal sign of rain water harvesting and the featured photo of this article is the simplest way to collect rain on a balcony.
They can be attached to a barrel and left out on balcony like the 1st photo or can be hanged by the roof of the balcony or window canopy as in the second photo.
I keep it near my balcony door so i can just reach out and water my plants directly without even stepping outside.
To get an idea how much water the roof of your own house might yield use the rainfall harvest calculator above.
Store your rain water collection in a shaded area of the balcony.
Covering your balcony allows you to enjoy the outdoor air even during harsh rainstorms.