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Why a 200-litre water butt needs a proper base on bare soil

August 16, 2026 by Dorothy Baker
I stood my 200-litre water butt straight on the bare soil just to catch the roof runoff: the first week it filled right to...

A 200-litre water butt weighs a quarter tonne—far more than bare garden soil can handle evenly. Discover why your butt tilts within days and the surprisingly simple, affordable fix that keeps it perfectly level for years.

Categories DIY Tags budget gardening, garden DIY, soil foundation, water butt installation, water conservation

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