PE tanks in gardening
Every gardener knows that plants need not only good soil and access to sunlight to grow, but also the right amount of water. In order to provide the right conditions for often dry-sensitive species of shrubs or herbaceous plants, it is necessary to ensure that the soil is properly moistened. However, when the amount of precipitation, as well as the state of groundwater, decreases from year to year, you should get rainwater storage in the form of robust polyethylene containers. What advantages does such a solution have?
First of all - saving money
In the case of gardens and green spaces of all kinds, regular watering is crucial not only for the growth of plants, but also for keeping them in good condition. When carrying out an investment in growing plants, the first thing to consider is the profitability of such an undertaking. Having your own deep well, you can, of course, save on water supply fees, but not everyone can afford this type of solution. Sometimes the area is not abundant in ground water, in which case you are doomed to use the resources of the common water supply system. In this case, it is essential to use rainwater.
The argument in favor of the use of polyethylene tanks on the territory of gardens or nurseries or orchards is the fee, colloquially known as the "rain" tax. This applies primarily to areas that are covered with a permanent paved surface, such as concrete or paving stones. Although gardening is not associated with this type of pavement, it is often found around greenhouses, among others. So this is the reason why you should install a gutter system that collects water from the roofs of outbuildings into polyethylene tanks. For this reason, it is worth betting on additional roofing, for example, over the connectors between greenhouses or other types of facilities. And what kind of savings are you able to achieve this way?
The said fee will take effect from 2022 under new rules. It will apply to owners of plots of land over 600 sqm and any land that collects water, exceeding 50% of the total land area. If you do not have a rainwater harvesting system, you should expect a fee of 1.50 per m², which will be payable once a year. However, if one decides to retain water, then the fees will decrease to 90 gr per m² (if the capacity of the tanks reaches 10% of the annual runoff of sealed areas) or 45 gr per m² (when the value is above 10%). For horticultural gardens with a large area, this can be a significant savings over the course of a year.
Reservoir for watering water
Another extremely important reason why you should opt for the installation of polyethylene tanks is to reduce the intake of water from the water mains, which also results in greater financial savings. What's more, collecting rainwater allows you to prepare for a possible drought at a later time - and, as you know, such phenomena are becoming more frequent in Poland.
The last, but equally important reason why buying tanks is an excellent idea, is to retain water that would normally evaporate. As a result, we don't have to draw it from ground resources. If we combine this with additional planting around the outbuildings, we create the right microclimate conducive not only to plants, but also to beneficial insects and working gardeners.
As you can see, there are many reasons why all plant-related entrepreneurs should opt for tanks created from safe polyethylene. They will work perfectly as containers for collecting and storing surplus rainwater. This not only saves money, but stocks up for dry days without rain!