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Why is my beautiful concrete patio turning white, when I water my potted plants?
We put in a large stamped concrete patio this year. We put quite a few plants in pots on the patio. When I water there is a white film left on the concrete. If it is mineral deposits from the water, how or can I get it off! And any ideas on how to prevent it from happening. Our patio would be empty without plants. so not putting them is not a option!
We had the concrete put in professionally. It is colored stamped concrete. The contractor did seal it a day after he put it in. It is a brownish grey color, so the white really stands out. I do have my pots on rollers, , but I guess when the water drains, it sits in the low stamped spots, and causes the white spots. Also I have used store bought potting soil for all my pots.
Answer:
could be the water used in watering the plants is turning the concrete white but then isn't concrete white(ish)? could also be the elements within the concrete mix clashing with the elements (air, water, etc.). go to a lowes or home depot. go to the dept that sells concrete by the bag & seek out a pro. ask for suggestions. i dunno where you live or what earth elements you are exposed to like change of climate, sun exposure, or whatever, but this really factors into it. just a thought but what's in the soil that surrounds your patio? you are dealing with so many variables that have impacted on something that is unnatural (placed on something that IS natural - your ground). you'll have to play detective for this one or you could call in a pro. say! did you have this stamped concrete patio installed or do it yourself? check with the installer if you did. good luck!
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