jayenram Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 I remember many years ago in the UK (and probably still applies) that if it hadn't rained for, say, 10 days (however unlikely), there was a country wide ban on using hose pipes. Given that we haven't had rain in this area for some 6 months, am I being selfish (or even illegal) in using a hose pipe to water my garden? The water originates from a bore hole on my land so I guess I'm just returning the pumped water back into the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphere Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 (edited) Should I be using the hose pipe? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Why not - but remember to ask her first. Edited March 14, 2005 by Sphere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmonica Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Should I be using the hose pipe? Why not - but remember to ask her first. And get it wet first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuchok Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 I hate to be serious,but water at night or dusk.During the heat of the day, probably a good 40% is evaporated anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmonica Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 I hate to be serious,but water at night or dusk.During the heat of the day, probably a good 40% is evaporated anyway. Only if you pull out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayenram Posted March 14, 2005 Author Share Posted March 14, 2005 I hate to be serious,but water at night or dusk.During the heat of the day, probably a good 40% is evaporated anyway. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I usually water at around 17:00 whilst I can still see a little. Any later than that I have to get the FG to do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Just dig a small hole around a grassy area of your garden and then place a flag in it. Then you can use as much water as you like while the farmers suffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerbasher Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 If i used mains water i would economise but i have a nice deep well so why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDN Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 A couple of my neighbours ran out of water even though they share the same well with me - the pipe attached to their pump was shorter than mine, so they got no water while me and the other neighbours were OK. When that happened I did stop watering the plants quite so much, especially as the water flow out of my own taps was getting very slow. But then it rained about a week ago and after one or two more days, the water flow improved considerably - I guess it takes that long for the water to work itself into the ground, maybe flowing underground from the nearby high ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bina Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 is that water just for gardens or do u drink it? if u drink do u test it?? maybe if u mulch your garden w/ rice straw etc u dont need to water as often? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penzman Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 You probably have enough empties to water (or beer) the whole lawn. But, being a good Yorkie, there's probably not a drop left in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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