Your water

With summers in the South East becoming hotter and drier, pressure on water resources is growing. In this section we give advice on how you can save water in the garden.

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In the garden

With summers in the South East becoming hotter and drier, pressure on water resources is growing. In this section we give advice on how you can save water in the garden.

Child watering flowers
 

In hot, dry spells garden watering accounts for up to 70 per cent of all household water use.

Visit Emily's House for tips and advice on simple ways to save water, energy and money in the home and garden and choose water efficient plants with our interactive plant guide.

Free water butts

To see how we have brightened up communities in a water-efficient way, why not visit one of our Drought Gardens. Schools and community groups can play their part in keeping their green spaces flourishing by applying for free water butts.

Every drop of water saved reduces the amount of water we take from rivers, reservoirs or underground sources and helps protect our environment.
 

 
 
 
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