Rainwater is the garden's favorite water, soft and free of the treatment chemicals. Collecting it is simple and the plants love it.
The appeal
Rainwater is soft and free of the chlorine, which many plants prefer. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Maria, the rain is the natural water.
The barrel
A rain barrel collects the roof runoff for the garden. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Maria, the barrel sits under the downspout.
The first flush
A diverter sends the first dirty water away before the clean rain reaches the barrel. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Maria, the diverter keeps the barrel clean.
The use
The collected rain waters the beds, the pots, and the sensitive plants. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Maria, the rain serves the garden.
The mosquitoes
A covered barrel keeps the mosquitoes out of the standing water. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Maria, the cover is the care.
The limits
A barrel holds a limited supply, and the tap water fills the gaps. mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines In Santa Maria, the mix is the plan.
The call
Collect the rain for the garden. Call 888-217-3585 and Santa Maria Plumbing Pros will match you with a Santa Maria pro for the setup.
Plumbing in Santa Maria: what to know
In Santa Maria, mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across San Luis Obispo County — from Guadalupe, Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach to ZIP codes like 93458, 93455, 93429 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Santa Maria?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Santa Maria Plumbing Pros will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Santa Maria.