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Specifications at a Glance:

    • Durable polyethylene with a solid brass spigot
    • 25" W x 36" H x 19" D
    • Holds 50 gallons
    • Not for drinking water use
    • Gardener's Supply Exclusive

Flat-Back Rain Barrels

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Flat-Back Rain Barrel, Tan - Item #38-938

$199.00
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Flat-Back Rain Barrel, Oak - Item #38-986

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Space-Saving Barrel Combines Good Looks with Large Capacity

Our newest rain barrel is made of rugged polyethylene, colored and textured for a natural-wood look. It holds 50 gallons, yet snugs right up to a house or garage, thanks to its clever, flat-back design. Improved solid brass spigot is now offset from hose attachment, allowing you to fill any size watering can without awkward maneuvering.

  • An attractive way to collect free rainwater for watering
  • Large 50-gallon capacity
  • Divert water from downspout to rain barrel using the Downspout Diverter (sold separately).
  • This oversize item has a $20 additional shipping charge each
  • Ships by ground service only; please provide a physical delivery address
  • Sorry, no shipments to AK, HI, PR or VI
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Flat-Back Rain Barrels
 
4.7

(based on 15 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Conserves water (12)
  • Weather proof (11)
  • Precise spout (8)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Outdoor garden (14)
    • Household plants (5)
    • Watering the lawn (4)
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    Reviewed by 15 customers

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    4.0

    Satisfied...

    By Mater Grower

    from Southwest VA

    About Me Master Gardener

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Conserves Water
    • Precise Spout

    Cons

    • Not sturdy enough

    Best Uses

    • Outdoor Garden

    Comments about Flat-Back Rain Barrels:

    Really glad to have the extra water; however, the plastic construction allows the barrel to bulge away from the house. Other than that, a good value.

     
    5.0

    Great product

    By Bee in the Bonnet

    from Sewickley, PA

    About Me Avid Gardener

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Conserves Water
    • Precise Spout
    • Weather Resistant

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Household Plants
      • Outdoor Garden

      Comments about Flat-Back Rain Barrels:

      I love the flat back on this barrel. I keep it on my deck so this feature saves a lot of space. No more lifting heavy watering cans, saves on the water bill, plants are thriving.

       
      5.0

      Very easy to install and use

      By BF

      from Westchester, NY

      About Me Master Gardener

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Conserves Water
      • Precise Spout
      • Weather Resistant

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Outdoor Garden

        Comments about Flat-Back Rain Barrels:

        A few more details on how to cut the downspout would have been helpful, and a big note to CLOSE THE SPIGOT ON THE BOTTOM for dummies like me before the first time it rained.

         
        5.0

        Excellent product!

        By Jim

        from Waldport, OR

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Conserves Water
        • Weather Resistant

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Outdoor Garden
          • Watering the Lawn

          Comments about Flat-Back Rain Barrels:

          This is an excellent product, especially when used in conjunction with the rain-spout diverter kit.

           
          5.0

          Fit great against the back of the house.

          By Mom the dirt queen..

          from Traverse City, Michigan

          About Me Avid Gardener

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Conserves Water
          • Precise Spout
          • Seperate spigot
          • Weather Resistant

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Outdoor Garden
            • Watering the Lawn

            Comments about Flat-Back Rain Barrels:

            I bought 2---have used them as a source for water for all potted plants and some beds that can be reached. I added quick connects and an extra no kink turn off attachment for ease of moving the hoses from one to the other. I am already realizing how much less I am using the taps outside the house.

             
            5.0

            I would buy this product again.

            By Carol

            from Ortonville, Michigan

            About Me Avid Gardener

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Weather Resistant

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Household Plants

              Comments about Flat-Back Rain Barrels:

              Simple to use and very efficient. However, when putting together our cat slipped through the water intake opening and finally squeezed back out 4 hours later.

               
              5.0

              Flat back rain barrel

              By vilroy

              from Portland, or

              About Me Avid Gardener

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Conserves Water
              • Great style
              • Sits against the house
              • Weather Resistant

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Makes watering easier
                • Outdoor Garden
                • Water conservation

                Comments about Flat-Back Rain Barrels:

                As this sits against the house on a corner I wanted one to blend with the house. The flat back is an added bonus. Instead of hauling a hose around the house I can water more easily.
                I went to several garden stores to ook at rain barrels. This one cost the same but is way better looking.

                 
                4.0

                Best gift to myself, EVER!

                By BMB

                from Virginia

                About Me Avid Gardener

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Conserves Water
                • Precise Spout
                • Weather Resistant

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Birdbaths
                  • Household Plants
                  • Outdoor Garden
                  • Watering the Lawn

                  Comments about Flat-Back Rain Barrels:

                  Purchased for myself for combo birthday and Mother's Day. It's the best thing ever, so far! Fills very quickly (after just one rainfall). Easy to use, screened area on top to keep large objects out, looks nice. Am concerned about leaking that may occur around the spigots, but will wait and watch over the next several months. It is expensive, but so far it's the best way I've found to collect rain water. Would love to buy another, if they came down in price.

                   
                  5.0

                  Best gift to myself, EVER!

                  By BMB

                  from Virginia

                  About Me Avid Gardener

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Conserves Water
                  • Precise Spout
                  • Weather Resistant

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Household Plants
                    • Outdoor Garden
                    • Watering the Lawn

                    Comments about Flat-Back Rain Barrels:

                    One rainfall produced a FULL barrel of water overnight. So far, no leaking noted from the spigots. I thoroughly enjoy watering my plants with the aid of this great product! I bought this for my combined birthday/Mother's Day gift from my famiy.......and it is the best gift ever!

                     
                    5.0

                    Most attractive barrel we've seen

                    By Go Garden

                    from Chicago suburbs

                    About Me Avid Gardener

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Conserves Water
                    • Flat back

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Outdoor Garden

                      Comments about Flat-Back Rain Barrels:

                      We looked at a lot of rain barrels before deciding on this one. It is both attractive and practical. The very best feature is the flat back, so it can be placed close to a wall and under the drain spout.

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