I do not intend to keep fish. And I will be growing hardy plants only.
2007-04-01 23:44:44 · 6 answers · asked by JEN 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
You don't have to do anything to it. Plants will tolerate the chemicals found in tap water just fine. If you're going to put in a lily, go with a dwarf species. Iris, horsetail, dwarf cattails, pickerel rush, acorus, and parrot's feather are all good choices for barrel planting.
2007-04-02 01:34:57 · answer #1 · answered by thegubmint 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are using mains water you need to leave it in the barrel for at least 24 hours before putting the plants in. You'd be better off leaving it for about a week, for the flouride and chemical levels to settle.
The best thing to use is rainwater, try putting the tub under your guttering downpipe.
2007-04-02 06:48:28 · answer #2 · answered by Dogsbody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the initial fill of water-wait 1-2 days for the chlorine to dissipate into the air then plant-subsequent water fills due to evaporation can be poured right -the small amount of chlorine to refill will not affect plants
2007-04-02 10:26:45 · answer #3 · answered by Allen L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fill the barrel with rainwater, if possible. Most water plants like a slightly to very acid environment. Tap water tends to be alkaline or neutral.
Use natural peat to plant in.
2007-04-02 06:49:16 · answer #4 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, just make sure they get lots of sunshine, all water plants require at least 8 hours a day.
2007-04-02 13:06:30 · answer #5 · answered by Buddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-04-02 17:35:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋