Landscape
Benefits of Greywater and Rainwater on Landscape
It is safe to divert greywater to the landscape as long as the system takes into account the many considerations of soil, climate, plant types and soap use. It is also important to know the pH of the water and which plants can tolerant that level. If properly designed greywater will provide micro-nutrients that encourage plants to thrive and soil to expand.
Rainwater is free of chemicals which means plants can absorb it must easier resulting in less irrigation required. During our winter months in San Diego we enjoy lush green landscapes brought on by the rains, so our wanting to capture and store rainwater makes sense, the critical question is, how much do we need?
We believe the highest use of this new reclaimed water is to grow food that you can consume and feel good about. The newly captured water is diverted to your crops, while other areas of the landscape are planted with low water natives and succulents. Creating an integrated design like this is a challenge that must meet the needs, budget and desires of the family living on the land, but once implemented the personalized space will bring years and years of pleasure.
Below is an integrated landscape we created for a chef and her two sons. Edibles include passionflower, raspberry, blackberry, lemongrass, blueberries, plum, fig, apple, lime, lemon, tangerine, basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary. Native plants include bladderpod, white sage and manzanita. Succulents include aloe vera, rock purslane and pink vygle.
All in a small condo backyard. Dimensions 14' x 40'.
Rainwater is free of chemicals which means plants can absorb it must easier resulting in less irrigation required. During our winter months in San Diego we enjoy lush green landscapes brought on by the rains, so our wanting to capture and store rainwater makes sense, the critical question is, how much do we need?
We believe the highest use of this new reclaimed water is to grow food that you can consume and feel good about. The newly captured water is diverted to your crops, while other areas of the landscape are planted with low water natives and succulents. Creating an integrated design like this is a challenge that must meet the needs, budget and desires of the family living on the land, but once implemented the personalized space will bring years and years of pleasure.
Below is an integrated landscape we created for a chef and her two sons. Edibles include passionflower, raspberry, blackberry, lemongrass, blueberries, plum, fig, apple, lime, lemon, tangerine, basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary. Native plants include bladderpod, white sage and manzanita. Succulents include aloe vera, rock purslane and pink vygle.
All in a small condo backyard. Dimensions 14' x 40'.
