Rainwater is better for garden plants than tap water, and can easily be collected in a water butt.

• Water butts are easy to fit too – just follow these simple steps:
  Select a downpipe that is not in a prominent position with plenty of room to stand a butt nearby. 
  Cut the downpipe at the desired height and fit a diverter. 
• Ensure the butt is on a water butt stand or firm base, preferably above the ground so you can get a watering can easily under the tap. 
• A firm base is important otherwise, when the water butt is full, it could affect the angle of the bypass diverters, causing them to overflow. It's best to purchase a water butt stand and most are universal.
• Make sure your water butt or any other collection vessel has a secure, childproof lid. As well as protecting children it will also prevent debris and mosquitoes from entering.

If you want information about having a water butt delivered to and installed at your home, you can visit sites such as http://shop.water4all.co.uk but please note that Southern Water does not necessarily endorse products provided on external sites.