Blogs Our experts explain in more detail about ways to save water and share some of the facts behind their tips Quick tips to reduce the need for watering Ditch the mains water hose and then any hosepipe ban will have little effect on your gardening. A resilient garden all year round Plan and maintain your garden to be more resilient to hot weather and reduce flooding when it rains. Is it time for gardeners to hang up their hoses for good? Adapt to dry spells without reaching for the hose and sprinkler. Four gardening tips for hot weather Using water wisely to keep plants healthy is even more important in hot weather. Keep plants cool without wasting water Encourage your plants' natural ability to cope in hot weather Make an Olla Here's a simple and ingenious way to save on watering, which has stood the test of time. Make your own great compost Compost helps keep soil and roots healthy and needing less watering Introducing Janet Manning Janet Manning, a leading horticultural scientist, is sharing her wealth of knowledge on how to grow better plants more easily while saving water Think of your soil as a reservoir To help get a better feel for the amount of water needed for your plants, think of your soil as you would a reservoir. Go peat free for more sustainable gardening The benefits of going peat free and how to water it correctly Four gardening tips for autumn Autumn is the time to ensure your garden is making the most of every drop throughout the winter and into next year. Four gardening tips for winter Winter is the best time to prepare the garden for next summer and reduce the impact of any dry spells. Winter gardening to save summer watering Make your garden more resilient to extreme weather by using what nature provides in winter.
