The quality of the water you use in your garden makes a difference in how healthy that garden is and how well it flowers. If I drink tainted water, it’s the same as my flowers “drinking” tainted water, we both can get sick. Whether it’s from heavy metals or other contaminates in the water, poor oxygen levels or pathogenic microbes, these can spell problems for your plants.
It’s important we choose the cleanest, healthiest water for ourselves and our gardens. Here are sources to consider.
Rainwater is arguably the best. Some people in drier climates with less access to city or well water will even devise a system for storing it for future use. You just have to make sure the area you draw the water from is clean and that you are cautious when choosing the container/tank you store it in.
City water is the most convenient for most of us. It can, however, still contain chemicals and minerals that have been added at our water treatment plants. Many times, chemicals like fluoride or chlorine are added for the humans but may be detrimental to plants. One way to take care of this is by filling your watering container 24 hours before you use it or using some sort of filtering method to make it more suitable for garden use.
Well water is an option for those in our rural areas. This supply has the most impurities and potential problems. It may contain sulfur, iron or other minerals found underground. The use of this water will take a lot more effort to clean up. A filtration process is definitely needed here.
I’m no expert at how to clean your water source, if needed, this is just to let you know that the different ways you supply your water will have an impact on how beautifully your garden flourishes.