Don't Store It, Slow It! 🛑 The Golden Rules of Gray Water Gardening (Mulch Basins vs. Sprinklers)

Описание: Did you know that every time you run a load of laundry, you are sending up to 40 gallons of water straight to the sewer? That’s enough to deep-water a mature apple tree! 🍎🚿

In this video, we show you how to stop pouring potential down the drain. Learn how to build a simple "Laundry to Landscape" system that uses your washing machine’s internal pump to water your garden automatically—for free!
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【Key Takeaways in This Video】
1. What is Gray Water? 🚿
• It’s "gently used" water from washing machines, showers, and sinks.
• Important: Never use "Black Water" (toilets/kitchen sinks with food waste) for simple garden systems.
2. The Mechanism: No External Pump Needed ⚙️
• Your washing machine already has a powerful pump!
• You only need a Diverter Valve (to switch between sewer and garden) and an Anti-Siphon Valve (for safety).
3. The Golden Rule: The Mulch Basin 🍂
• Mistake: Do NOT spray gray water (it clogs nozzles and smells).
• Solution: Dig a trench and fill it with wood chips. This acts as a living filter where microbes break down soaps and trap lint.
4. Safety & Detergents 🧼
• "Don't Store It, Slow It": Use the water immediately. If stored ＞24 hours, it turns septic and stinks.
• Soap Choice: Use liquid detergents (biodegradable). Avoid powders (salt buildup) and bleach/boron.
• Where to Water: Great for trees and bushes. Avoid root vegetables and leafy greens that you eat raw.
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