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Sprinkler Water Unsuitable for In-Ground Bog Gardens

Mineral-Rich Irrigation Kills Carnivores

Desert irrigation water (runoff from mountains, ditches) is hard and may contain fertilizer—both toxic to carnivorous plants. If sprinklers hit the bog, relocate it. For large bogs, consider a reverse osmosis system for pure water.

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