Garden Watering
Recent growth of interest in gardening has significantly increased the demands on water for garden watering purposes. However, there is a lot you can do to reduce the amount of water you use without risking damage to your garden.
- Collect rainwater in a water butt, to use for garden watering. Visit our Water Saving Devices page or contact us to find out how you can acquire a low-cost water butt.
- If you must use a hosepipe ensure it is fitted with a trigger nozzle that will stop the flow of water when you release it.
- Do not water your plants or lawns in direct sunlight. Not only will you risk scorching your plants but you will also lose a lot of water through evaporation, so your plants and lawns will not benefit from it anyway.
- Use a watering can rather than a hosepipe, and direct the water straight to the roots of your plants where it will be most effective.
- Consider the use of an irrigation system that will deliver water directly to your plants.
- Use mulch to cover the soil in your flowerbeds. The mulch holds water and helps to keep your soil moist. It also reduces the effects of evaporation, so less mains water is needed to keep your plants healthy.
- Consider planting drought resistant and low water-use plants and grasses.
Some plants that are water-friendly include: Lavender, Geranium, Verbana, Poppies, some Ornamental Grasses, Agapanthus, Sedum, Verbascum and Campanula.
Remember that the current Water Regulations state - if you wish to use a garden sprinkler or unattended hose or irrigation system then you must have a water meter fitted. About Water Meters.
Composters
We continue to promote water saving garden equipment (water butts and composters) through our association with Blackwall Plc (formerly Straights Plc).
Composters are also offered as they can help to minimise the need for garden watering. When the mulch from the composter is spread around your flower beds it helps retain moisture and reduce evaporation.
You can order Water Butts and Composters at a reduced price from Blackwall Plc
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