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Williamsburg,KY

My rain barrell has this stuff on the sides, I assume its algae, will this harm my plants? Once I empty the rain barrell should I scrub out the algae or just leave it. Once the water is gone, the stuff on the side is dried up crud...I only wish I have more barrells, but some is better than none. Thanks everyone. Croley

5/23/2008 2:07:51 PM

San Jose garysand@pacbell.net

Should just be algae, it is not a problem i would scrape it off and put it in the ground, good stuff

5/25/2008 9:50:46 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Stevann, look around for barrels, dark colored ones will warm faster, and lessen algae problems...I found em at a local bakery...originally used for flavored syrups!!! No toxic chemicals!!! $4 ea for 55 gallon drums!! Hope this helps!! Peace, Wayne

5/26/2008 1:45:59 PM

Billerica,Massachusetts

aint nothing a can a black spray paint wont solve.

5/27/2008 12:24:26 PM

Williamsburg,KY

Thanks for answering...my barrels held apple juice..wish Owensboro wasnt so far..I paid $10 a barrell. They are blue. I wont worry about the algae, it just clogs my line, but no big deal. thanks again.

5/29/2008 10:33:48 AM