With their simple design, rain barrels are really not an eye-catcher in the garden. If so, then certainly not in a positive sense. Especially in rock gardens it is difficult to hide the dark green plastic. In this case, it makes sense to disguise the vessel. And what fits better in a rock garden than the look of a stone? Here you will find all the information you need to upgrade the rain barrel.
For example, a rain barrel can be hidden behind a dry wall
Various forms of disguise
- Glue the rain barrel
- wall in the rain barrel
- dig in the rain barrel
Glue the rain barrel
Do you have two left hands and don't enjoy manual work? No problem, even in this case you don't have to be satisfied with an unsightly rain barrel in the garden. You can find adhesive foil in different designs in well-stocked specialist shops. Among other things, stone walls or brick looks are also available. You only have to stick this around the barrel and the water collector is already impressive. On closer inspection, however, it becomes clear that it is merely a dummy.
wall in the rain barrel
It is much more authentic, although it involves more work, to put up a wall around the water butt. Whether you choose classic bricks or natural boulders is entirely up to you. The round or square shape also depends on your personal taste (and location). Stack the rocks around the water butt and fill the gaps with clay or cement.
dig in the rain barrel
It is even more inconspicuous and space-saving to lower the rain barrel into the ground. To do this, dig a hole, put the rain barrel in it and fill in the remaining gap with earth. Place stones around the edge at the surface of the earth. Your rain barrel already looks like a small garden pond. Unfortunately, it is difficult to connect two rain barrels (€53.99) in this form. Emptying before winter also proves to be more complex.