Collect rainwater
Put all that lovely rainwater to good use by installing a water butt. You could save thousands of litres of water throughout the year by installing one.
There are many benefits to saving water and during dry summer months saving a little can make a big difference not only to your water bill if you’re on a meter, but also the environment. Here are some useful tips on how you can use water wisely in your garden.
Put all that lovely rainwater to good use by installing a water butt. You could save thousands of litres of water throughout the year by installing one.
Give your flowers a drink from a watering can instead of a hose pipe. Water flow is also slower, reducing the chance of water running away before your plants can absorb it.
Water used for washing your salad and veg is also great for your plants. Also re-use water from your fish tank if you are cleaning it out, it’s full of nutrients your flowers love.
A hosepipe or sprinkler uses 540 litres of water per hour. Don’t over water you lawn, grass is hardy and can bounce back quickly after some lovely rainfall.
Award-winning garden designer Leon Davis explains how whether you have a large garden or limited gardening space, you can still benefit from rainwater harvesting, especially if you’re green fingered.
Other ways to save water in the garden
We teamed up with garden expert, Leon Davis, who shows just how easy it is to fit a water butt
Our customers have been sharing their wonderful tips and tricks on how they save water in their gardens.
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