Get WATER WISE

With temperatures rising, it’s important to think about how we keep our garden looking lush and healthy without using too much water

Without a regular soaking of water from downpours, gardens can begin to look thirsty and stressed. This is particularly noticeable if you have sandy or stony soil, where even a deluge of rain soaks straight into the earth without leaving standing puddles.

While it makes sense to give the ground a good soaking to get moisture deep into it, give it a ‘rest’ before attempting any planting. It’s important to use precious water wisely and make every single drop count.

Install a water butt

Rainwater doesn’t always get to the places you need it, but a water butt that connects to a drainpipe will capture rainwater efficiently – and some plants even prefer rainwater to tap water. You can get a butts, which will hold a large amount of water, in a variety of sizes.

Size matters