When making a rain barrel, the appearance is usually only of secondary importance. After all, the container should only serve its purpose. In addition, as a customer you certainly don't want to invest half a fortune in the purchase. But if the object then begins to rust or become covered in moss, you ultimately want to hide the rain barrel from the eyes of visitors. If you still need inspiration, you've come to the right place.
How to hide a rain barrel in the garden?
To hide a rain barrel in the garden, you can place it in a garbage can box, cover it with climbing plants or integrate it into the overall look of the garden by hiding it in a wooden barrel, for example.
Opportunities and suggestions
- Rain barrel in the trash can box
- Plant rain barrel
- Incorporate the rain barrel into the overall look of the garden
Rain barrel in the trash can box
Who wants to have a garbage can in their garden? More and more people are now hiding their waste containers in wooden trash can boxes designed for this purpose. Why shouldn't the same be done with a rain barrel? Below you will find instructions on how to build such a box yourself:
- If your rain barrel later stands on the wall of the house, you save yourself having to build the back wall.
- Mount strips (allow enough distance for sufficient air circulation) to two pillars.
- Ensure increased stability with a diagonal wooden slat at the back.
- In this way, make three walls that are at right angles to each other.
- Screw these together.
- Put your rain barrel in the “cage”.
Planting rain barrels
It's not just the roof of a rain barrel box that can be beautifully greened. Simply let climbing plants like ivy grow up your rain barrel. The easiest way to do this is to place your rain barrel on a house wall. With a little patience and species-appropriate care of the selected vegetation, your water basin will soon be hidden behind a green wall of foliage. Maintain access to the collected water with regular cutting. By the way, you can also get stickers with plant designs (€3.00 on Amazon) that simulate greenery. Also placed in front of a hedge or a wall covered in plants, your rain barrel will not be noticeable.
Integrate the rain barrel into the overall look of the garden
With a little creativity, your rain barrel can be transformed into a romantic object in the garden. How about, for example, if you hide the rain barrel in a rustic wooden barrel? A slightly lower tub also serves as a disguise. With the appropriate diameter, an idyllic garden pond can be created. To do this, place a few water lilies on the surface of the water.
