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 Straight plc but please note that Southern Water does not necessarily endorse products provided on external sites.