Those who cultivate plants on the terrace or in the garden knows how much water takes away this practice, especially in summer. In compliance with the requirements of the plant, you can save water by following some simple rules and adopting new habits.
Here is a set of guidelines is easy to understand and easy to implement in order to save water and irrigate the plants normally :
- Concentrated delivery to the base of the plant without wasting water in the pot or in the ground. The water that comes out of the pot and wets the floor is all wasted water.
- Recovered water used in the kitchen for washing vegetables or boil for the pasta. Coldwater will no longer be destined for other uses and can be recycled for irrigation of plants and flowers.
- Make sure that the pots are exposed to precipitation in case of rain. Rainwater does not cost anything and is a naturally available resource; It is also very pleasing from the plant, more than it is the tap water.
- Irrigated always at night.
- Implemented water recovery systems.
Not only, but the water you use to wash fruits and vegetables can also be reused, even water rain down can be collected and used by them for a few days. Get organized with buckets of water to collect and make use of rainwater for watering houseplants. Remember that water should be used within a few days, or it may be an enchanting habitat for the larvae of Diptera (flies and other insects with two wings).
If you want to store rainwater for several days, you can buy and add specific products to avoid the development of living organisms. The water so collected could be enhanced by other fertilizers at low cost to help you make your garden thriving.
