Garden showers are a great way to make your outdoor space more appealing and functional. While they don’t work like a traditional outdoor shower, garden showers can add so much to your outdoor space. If you keep a garden, this might be a good fit for your yard.

Garden showers can be used as an alternative to traditional sprinklers, which often wast water. This blog post discusses what garden showers are, how they work, and why you should one. We’ll end with some tips on planning ahead for the spring so that you’re ready when it’s time to install your new outdoor garden shower.

What Are Garden Showers?

Garden showers are simply designated areas in your yard where you install a pipe that will funnel rainwater from your roof straight to the garden. They are sometimes known as “rain gardens.” This is a great way to collect and store water during wet weather. You can then use it to water your plants. Not only does this save you from having to use valuable drinking water for irrigation, but it also helps keep your yard looking green and lush all year round.

How Do Garden Showers Work?

The pipe that funnels rainwater runoff from your roof to the garden is called a “gutter downspout.” You can collect water in a vessel to use at a later date or set up a garden shower system. For the system, you would connect your downspout to a series of pipes that direct runoff water straight to your shower. There are a number of different designs and styles available, so it’s important to do your research before settling on one for your yard.

Reasons To Install a Garden Shower

There are many reasons why you might want to install a shower in your backyard. Some of these include:

1. Easily Accessible Water in Your Garden

Garden showers are so convenient! Whether your hands need a quick scrub or you need to give your greens and root vegetables a rinse, having this showering stream of water easily available can make a big difference.

2. It is a refreshing way to cool down, even during the winter months.

Showers provide a great way to cool down during the hot summer months, but they can also be enjoyed in winter. In fact, many people find that showers are more refreshing when it’s cold outside.

3. Makes Clean Up Easier

For people with children and pets, keeping the yard and your house clean can be a challenge. With a garden shower, you can quickly and easily rinse kids and pets before allowing them in the house. You can also use it to rinse off your feet or your pet after a walk, without having to worry about tracking mud and dirt all over the place.

4. Give Your Home a Beach Like Feeling

Installing an outdoor garden shower in your yard is a great way to give your home that beach-like feeling, even if you’re hundreds of miles away from the coast. This is especially appealing to people who love spending time outdoors without the sand and saltwater. Who doesn’t want to feel like you’re on vacation in your own yard?

5. Helps Conserve Water

Garden showers specifically can help you conserve water by providing an alternative to those traditional sprinklers. It’s a great way to save money on your water bill while also doing your part to conserve the valuable natural resource of water.