It has been an extreme summer, and ten of the last twelve months have been below average for rainfall.
This has left us with no choice but to implement a hosepipe ban in Kent and Sussex while asking the rest of our supply area to use water for essential use only. However, your plants don’t have to suffer. There are plenty of ways to keep them hydrated and happy.
Using a watering can instead of a hosepipe can save up to 170 litres of water in just ten minutes; preventing overwatering too. Watering at the shoot will help avoid evaporation and give your plants the best chance to absorb the most water.
Collecting water in a watering can or bucket while waiting for the shower or kitchen tap to warm up is an excellent alternative to a hosepipe or mains water, and will save water and money too.
Reusing your cooking water is brilliant for your plants as they love the nutrients from vegetables. However, make sure the water has cooled down before using it to avoid any accidents or burns.
Check the weather; most plants don’t need to be watered daily. If rain is due, hold off watering them and let the plants enjoy the natural rainwater they thrive on. Collect rainwater in a bucket, jug or water butt and save it. Plants love natural, untreated rainwater the most.
Mulch, like bark chippings or a swell gel, will help retain moisture, meaning plants need to be watered less as they keep water in the soil.
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