The also absorb water in heavy downpours, reducing surface water run-off ,which can contribute to flooding. It can also help reduce water flowing off paved areas quickly in heavy rain onto roads and into the sewer system and help reduce flooding downstream. Shades of grey waterDid you know that the water you’ve already used to wash yourself, clothes and dishes is called “grey water”? And this grey water can be reused to water your borders or lawn – a bit of soapy washing up water will do your plants no harm. Avoid using grey water on edible plants.

Source: The Herald April 16, 2023 16:26 UTC