13.06.2023
Use rainwater purposefully. The large selection of GARDENA pumps supports with that. They are particularly compact and optimally suited for mobile use in the garden. As they are rain and UV resistant, they can remain outdoors for the entire season.
Water is essential for people, animals and plants. Without sufficient water neither the plants in the bed nor the hedge will thrive. The most convenient - but often most expensive - source is tap water. However, rainwater has proven to be a cost-effective alternative, especially for small gardens. It is often softer than water from the tap and thus more compatible with plants. This is because many plants, such as ferns, rhododendrons or blueberries, react sensitively to a high chalk content. In addition, a high carbonate hardness in the water increases the soil’s pH value, which causes plants preferring an acidic soil, to wither. In this case, it can be helpful to dilute the tap water with rainwater which is low in minerals.
Creating green spaces
In addition to aspects such as costs and plant care, there is also an other aspect to know: Those who irrigate with rainwater do their part to promote flourishing green spaces and to stop soil sealing. Plantings not only serve as places of retreat but also as natural air-conditioning systems. Plants absorb CO2, filter fine dust and dirt particles, and thus improve the air and the local climate. In addition, planted spaces facilitate water absorption and storage in the soil, which can play a decisive role in the expected increase in extreme weather situations. After all, heat and drought are increasingly followed by heavy rain. If areas are sealed or turned into supposedly low-maintenance gravel gardens, the long-awaited rain can hardly seep away or evaporate in a cooling way.
Pumps: clever and quiet
In small gardens, a simple rain barrel is often sufficient as a collection container under the rainwater pipe for irrigation. A lid protects against contamination and prevents mosquitoes from using the water point to lay eggs. For larger gardens, a cistern is worthwhile.
When watering with sprinklers, shower heads, or drip irrigation, pumps help to pump the water from rain barrels, wells or cisterns. The completely revised range now offers exceptionally quiet pumps that can also be operated and automated via Bluetooth for the first time. Thanks to efficient hydraulics, water can be pumped out powerfully. Water in the garden moves powerfully and is quieter than ever before. If you are unsure about your choice, the GARDENA pump advisor can help.
More information on how to use water in the garden in a clever way can be found at www.gardena.com/cleverwatering.
About Gardena
For over 50 years Gardena has provided everything passionate gardeners need. The broad assortment of products offers innovative solutions and systems for watering, lawn care, tree and shrub care and soil cultivation. Today, Gardena is a leading European supplier of high-quality gardening tools and distributed in more than 100 countries worldwide. Gardena is a brand of Husqvarna Group. Gardena Division has 3,110 employees worldwide. Further information on gardena.com.