Organisations including the National Trust, the RHS and Waterwise have long been promoting water-saving and conservation, and it’s something we can all embrace in our own homes. If you do have to resort to a sprinkler, do it in the early morning or late afternoon when evaporation rates are lower, Waterwise recommends. Meanwhile, here are nine other ways to help save water in your garden…1. Help your container plantsAdd water-retaining crystals to your compost when planting your summer blooms, which swell when watered and release the moisture gradually. You can also use moisture control composts which store and release water when your plants most need it.

Source: Irish Examiner May 22, 2018 08:03 UTC