| we have salty well water. Where can I have it tested and is there any literature about gardening and watering with salty water. |
| Arizona State University has compiled a list of soil and water testing labs. There is not one in your immediate area, but you can contact one of the following analytical labs. They will send you a test kit and you simply mail your water sample to them for analysis: Chandler Analytical 571 N. 54th Chandler, AZ 85266 phone 480-963-2495 Aqua Tech Environmental Laboratories 2700 E Bilby Rd, Bldg A Tucson, AZ 85706 520-573-6565 Aquatic Consulting and Testing, Inc. 1525 W. University Dr, Suite 106 Tempe, AZ 85281 480-921-8044 Columbia Analytical Services 3902 E. University Dr, Suite 4 Phoenix, AZ 85034 602-437-2001 Some plants are more tolerant of salty water than others. Asparagus fern, rosemary, ice plant, natal plum, firecracker, lantana, agave, bottlebrush, yucca, oleander, purple heart, bougainvillea, pampas grass, cape honeysuckle, trumpet vine, ruellia, texas sage, indian hawthorne, bamboo, bird of paradise, palms, and fountain grass are a few known to be salt tolerant. Best wishes with your landscape! |
