ASSIGNMENT: How do you keep your garden green over summer? MARY-JO TOHILL/STUFF Extra-dry conditions from an exceptionally hot December has resulted in water restrictions in many regions. With temperatures rising and water restrictions being imposed across the country, summer is already serving up some challenging conditions for thousands of gardeners. SUPPLIED Eastbourne resident John Brien rigged up a pipe system to deliver grey water from his family's washing machine and bath to water his lawn and lemon tree. We're keen to hear from anyone who might have come up with other methods to get round the water restrictions.

Source: Stuff December 12, 2017 04:18 UTC