A rain gauge is a useful tool for reading the amount of precipitation that has fallen. We live in a time of constant change. The climate, which changes from year to year, or more generally, the resource of water, which is becoming increasingly scarce.
Not every year can we rely on the rain that falls to reliably fill our rain barrels or cisterns. So what is left for us gardening enthusiasts?
We have to fall back on precious drinking water. However, there are more and more reports that we should not use tap water for the garden or pool so as not to endanger the public water supply.
Save water
To save water, a rain gauge is a great way to find out how much watering is needed. For example, lawns need about 20 liters of water per square meter per week to grow well. If it has already rained enough this week, I can save myself the watering and need neither the water nor the working time. It's the same with our other plants in the garden, on the balcony or terrace. Who can estimate how much it has rained? A rain gauge also helps to ensure that you don't overwater your plants. After all, some plants don't like it too wet.
How much should I water?
Unfortunately, this question is not so easy to answer. Most of us water our plants by feel, which is definitely the most sensible option. Every gardener, whether small or large, can see from the condition of the respective plant whether it is doing well or not. If the leaves are a little limp or the first leaves are already falling off, it is high time to water. But when has this condition been reached? There is no general answer to this question. There are several factors that make a difference from garden to garden, but also from region to region:
-Is my plant in the shade?
-What kind of soil do I have in my garden, sandy or loamy?
-How big is my plant?
-Is the plant growing or just forming fruit?
Every plant lover can and must assess and decide these different points for themselves, their garden and their plants.
Sustainable option
Forena offers the most sustainable option possible with the first silicone rain gauge. We've all been there: at the first frost, we left a plastic object filled with water outside and the frost damaged the plastic due to the expanding ice. Silicone offers unbeatable advantages here. The material simply expands slightly and then contracts again. Even hail cannot cause any damage. This makes the rain gauge suitable for outdoor use all year round.
Best of all, no holder is required as the rod holder is integrated into the rain gauge. This means there is no need for plastic at all. Simply attach the silicone rain gauge to a pole and you're done. By the way, cleaning is very easy, all you need is a sponge or cloth and a little water. The rain gauge can be turned inside out, so you can easily get at the dirt and remove it.
As you can see, a silicone rain gauge is a very useful helper to save time, water and therefore money.