Scrogdor
Chumono
My tap water is drinkable where I'm at. The water quality report says the 2021 ppm was/is between 170-270 which I've heard by some is just fine, and by others is too high. I still do get a bit of lime scale build up around the bottom of pots and trunks of trees though. After a super dry year here in California I've noticed a couple of my trees becoming chlorotic from using so much tap water. Putting in a RO system isn't really an option. The trees that seem to dislike it the most are my hornbeams and a black gum that I have. My acers and elms all seem fine.
Does anyone have any experience with using hard water regularly? Some things I'm considering:
1) Buying spring water or anything with low ppm and using that for one week out of every month to try and flush some of the build up out.
2) I've heard that a little vinegar once a month can help during dry spells with no rain water.
3) Any recommendations for surface mulch that can help maintain acidity of the soil and prevent the top lair from drying out allowing minerals to harden?
4) Any recommendations for ferts that might help with this issue?
5) Any unconventional soils that I can use to help as well?
Thanks in advance.
Does anyone have any experience with using hard water regularly? Some things I'm considering:
1) Buying spring water or anything with low ppm and using that for one week out of every month to try and flush some of the build up out.
2) I've heard that a little vinegar once a month can help during dry spells with no rain water.
3) Any recommendations for surface mulch that can help maintain acidity of the soil and prevent the top lair from drying out allowing minerals to harden?
4) Any recommendations for ferts that might help with this issue?
5) Any unconventional soils that I can use to help as well?
Thanks in advance.