how water can be saved while growing plants on land available in the house
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Answer: It’s important to save water in the garden for two reasons. First, to save money if you’re on a water meter – 40% of us, and rising, are. Second, because at peak demand up to 70% of our water supply can be used in gardens, which forces suppliers to use groundwater and take it from streams. This can cause environmental damage and increase water prices. Here are six ways to minimise your use of water in the garden.
1. Look after your soil
• Adding organic matter to the soil improves its structure, which helps it to retain moisture.
• Mulching flowerbeds, and around the base of shrubs and trees in spring, prevents moisture from evaporating during dry spells.
• Mulching the surface of hanging baskets traps moisture.
• Add water-retentive granules or gel to compost, or use compost with them already mixed in, to use in hanging baskets and containers.
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