The Press-Dispatch
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D-4 Water Conservation District has a couple of great deals for you. They have a way to make watering your plants easier, less expensive and more healthy for your plants, while reducing runoff pollut- ants and reducing local ero- sion from your downspouts. All at nearly a half of the nor- mal cost. The answer is a 50 gallon rain barrel, that is available with a gutter kit to catch and store rain water from your guttering system. They will prevent most The Pike County Soil and By Andy Heuring Spring Home and Garden Wednesday, April 11, 2012 The Press-Dispatch Pike County SWCD rain barrel cost share sale going on now Composting reduces the need for synthetic fertiliz- ers and other forms of store bought soil making it a cheap and environmentally friendly way to feed up your yard and play your garden or flowers. "We aren't just about mak- ing a profit. We want to con- serve our natural resources . . . This is a great way to clean up the environment and use what mother nature provides us," said Burkemper. The barrels themselves run off erosion from rain wa- ter pouring down your down spouts and onto the ground. They come with a tap that can be used to fill your wa- tering cans so you don't have to fight with a hose to water your plants. Also you don't have to pay for water. The barrels store water so it is available to water when you want it. The water also won't have chemicals such as chlorine, lime or calcium so it is literal- ly watering your plants with rain water. The barrels also have an ot and a bottom drain plug. The overflow fitting allow ex- cess water to be diverted in- to a second barrel or by at- taching a hose. It can also be used to channel the water in- to a remote or by using an ir- rigation hose to water a gar- den or specific plants. are actually being recy- cled. They come to the Unit- ed States as containers for Greek peppers. They have been cleaned inside and out, but Burkemper said they some times still have a smell of the peppers. The rain barrels have three overflow male hose connections, a nylon spig- and Water Conserva- tion District is sell- ing 50-gallon terra cotta rain barrel sys- tems that can be used to store roof runoff to water plants and yards. The barrels can be ordered from the Pike County Soil and Water Conserva- tion District. A form is available in this issue. Pike County Soil overflow system built in so in heavy rains the water can be diverted away from your house. "The Soil and Water Con- servation District isn't just about farmers. It is about the county as a whole conserv- ing our natural resources," said Erica Burkemper, NRCS Field Office Administrator. Burkemper said the SWCD WE'VE EXPANDED OUR SERVICES! • Expanded Work Crews • & • More Service Trucks • All to provide our customers with a faster response time! sold the barrels two-years ago, but they were at a cost of $90. This year they were able to get a cost sharing grant that has reduced the costs to $42 for a 50 gallon rain bar- rel with a diverter kit. Barrels will be sold until the run out of stock. Burkemper said they will place an order at the end of April. NRCS office, 2101 E. Main St, Petersburg. They can be contacted at 812-354- 6120 ext. 3. The Pike County SWCD is also are offering compost barrels this year for just $63. Creating an attractive dog run the homes and hearts of people across the coun- try. Dogs can provide companionship, affection and joy. But when dogs spend time outdoors and cause damage to lawns and gardens, that cute and cuddly appeal might dwindle. Although dogs are ben- Millions of dogs share Our Services GE Tree Service is a full-service company that provides professional tree services throughout the Southern Indiana area for commercial and residential property owners. We offer competitive pricing for professional work, without sacrifi cing quality. 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