<h2><a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/rain-barrels-portland-oregon" title="Rain Barrels"><img alt="Rain Barrels: What You Should Know" height="111" src="/sites/default/files/images/Rainbarrel1.gif" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; float: left" title="Rain Barrels: What You Should Know" width="72" /></a>Why Not Rainbarrels?&nbsp;</h2>
<p>It&rsquo;s true that it rains a lot in the Pacific Northwest.&nbsp; But, unlike other parts of the country that receive rainfall year-round, here in the Portland metro area we typically receive the least amount of rainfall during the summer months &ndash; a time of year when our outdoor water usage is at its highest.</p>
<p class="p" style="margin-top: 0px">Take a moment to consider your landscape&rsquo;s water needs, and you will likely find that it will take far more than a one or two 55 gallon <a href="http://conserveh2o.org/rain-barrels-portland-oregon" title="Rain Barrel Page">rain barrels</a> to keep your garden happy throughout the summer.</p>
<p class="p" style="margin-top: 0px">Though rain barrels are not the most effective conservation method &ndash; they will help save some water.&nbsp; Find out other ways to conserve water <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/using-water-efficiently-indoors" title="Indoor Conservation Tips">indoors</a> and <a href="http://www.conserveh2o.org/using-water-efficiently-outdoors" title="Outdoor Conservation Tips">outdoors</a>.</p>
