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My veggie garden saved water, but why do rain barrels clog so fast?

I started a veggie garden to cut down on water use and it's been great. Seeing the plants grow with less tap water feels like a win. But I set up rain barrels to collect rainwater, and they keep getting clogged with leaves and stuff. I'm curious if there's a simple fix or if I need a filter system. It's frustrating because I want to rely more on rainwater. Has anyone else dealt with this? I'd love some tips to make it work better.
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jordanowens
Rain barrels clog so fast, it's like they're on a leaf-only diet.
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jenny_kim
jenny_kim1mo ago
My friend rigged up a window screen over hers after seeing @jordanowens' post about leaves!
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grace_bailey
Wait, a screen over the whole thing @jenny_kim, won't that just sag?
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