Make the most of your supply all year round by mulching beds, fitting automatic irrigation systems and water butts and by targeting your watering.
Five easy water-saving tips
- Add water-retaining gel to compost in containers.
- Raise lawnmower blades to a higher level - grass becomes deeper rooted and loses less moisture from evaporation.
- Spread a layer of mulch around plants to prevent moisture loss.
- Water the area of the soil directly above plant roots - but don't saturate.
- Water in the evening to get the most out of your supply - cooler nights means less evaporation from the soil.
