Take these simple water saving measures and you’ll be well on the way to having a ‘blooming lovely’ garden without wasting water.

• Don’t cut lawns too short, as longer grass sends down deeper roots
• Plant trees and shrubs in well rotted, water-retaining compost and cover soil with 2” layer of bark
• Collect rainwater off greenhouse, shed, garage and house roofs in water butts
• Water plants in the early morning or late evening when evaporation is minimal
• Mix water-storing granules in with potting compost when planting up tubs and hanging baskets

For further information, or a free copy of The Water Saving Garden booklet, contact Corporate Affairs on 0117 953 6470.