Water
Conservation
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By planning ahead and taking a few simple
economy measures, you can ensure a plentiful water supply for your garden
throughout the summer.
No matter what the weather,
plants need water to grow, to flower or to bear fruit. But with increasing
demand and a reduced average rainfall, fresh water is becoming scarcer and
since gardens can be thirsty places, it makes a lot of sense to use water
supplies as economically as possible.
For many householders these days
the water supply is metered, meaning that every litre must be paid for. Under
those circumstances, it is even more important to conserve your supply. It is
wise to make maximum use of every drop of rain that falls onto your
property.
Even in Britain's driest
regions, there is usually more than enough annual rainfall to keep the average
garden green and healthy. The problem is that most of the water arrives when it
is least needed - in winter. It is, therefore, essential to find a way to catch
and keep some of that winter rainfall for use in spring and summer.
Before your start... SAFETY FIRST
Helpful TIP If you
have a natural stream, spring or pond, you can make use of the water but be
aware that abstraction is not an automatic right. You may need permission from
the Environmental Agency to abstract the water, or to make structural changes
to the water source.
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