Tool Time: water, water everywhere

It has been a hot and dry summers, and gardeners have been preoccupied with keeping their plants and gardens hydrated. Here are three products that can help

Don’t have a rain barrel? You can still collect rainwater with Petal Drops, an attractive attachment for recycled water bottles or liter soda bottles. Tuck several among your plants or on your deck to catch that sudden downpour. Or slip it under a neighbor’s sprinkler!

Added advantage? Petal Drops are made from plant-based materials. $6 at aHaModernLiving.com

 

Next step? Attach that bottle filled with rainwater to a Plant Nanny to keep your container plants watered during vacation or during a real hot spell. Remove the plastic bottle and the ceramic Plant Nanny is hidden from sight. One is enough for small containers, two for large ones. $3.99 each at aHaModernLiving.com.

Have you ever thought about all the water lost while you wait for your shower to heat up? Or while you wait for the water to get hot enough to do a sink full of dishes? Now you can collect that water with an Aqua Genie watering can. Made from 100 percent recycled plastic, its wide mouth and specially designed spout make it easy to collect water in a sink or a tub. $8 at aHaModernLiving.com