In message , Alwyn
Williams writes
OK Thanks. Is it true that allowing tap water to stand for a few days before
watering helps with the hardness.

I can't imagine how since it's the chalk in the water causing the
hardness.

If you really don't have a source of rainwater you could use distilled
water as sold for use in domestic irons.

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