Lawn care equipment FAQs
Q: When I backwash pool water will it damage my lawn?
A: No: Many people backwash their pool water onto their lawns and find that no damage is caused. So if it were to happen, it would be a rare case. Exceptionally excessive amounts of chlorine may be harmful, though.Q: How do you keep your lawn green in the summertime?
Nitrogen: This is primarily what makes your grass green—it also speeds up the growing process so you will have to be prepared to mow a lot more oftenQ: Can I reuse waste water from my washing machine to water my garden?
A: The answer is a general “yes”, but with some exceptions to consider:
1) Use laundry water only if you also use simple soaps and detergents. Avoid all modern detergents that whiten, brighten, soften or have "enzymatic powers." Avoid bleach in any form or anything with chlorine in it. Do not use cleaners or detergents containing boron (no Borax products), though a plant nutrient, it can build up to toxic levels very quickly. Baking soda is OK. Ammonia is a good substitute for bleach to cut grease, etc.
2) It might be illegal in your community.
3) Sometimes the fiber and lint in the water can make it harder to handle.
4) Be sure to use a screen of some kind in the distribution system to catch fibers that could cause clogs.6) Gray Water:
Not all plants like gray water, so especially if you have a well nearby, check the color of the water—often the soaps and detergents can actually make your water alkaline. Acidic plants like citrus, rhodies, azaleas, camellias, etc. should never be watered with gray colored water as well as any edible plants.7) The best place to use dishwater water is on your ornamental plants that tolerate alkaline conditions, or even the lawn. This will actually be good for them as long as they don't get over watered.
8) Do not use laundry water on your potted plants.
9) Disperse the water at the base of trees or shrubs over the whole root system. Do not pour this kind of water directly on the base.
10) Watch for any damage that may occur and if it does, immediately discontinue using the waste water. Flush the area with a fair amount of fresh water if any plants are hurt.
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