Simple Swaps to Save Water in Your Garden

To avoid evaporation, water plants early morning or late evening.

Many plants (including lilies and sago palm) are toxic to pets (even if a tail brushes past). Also avoid facing foliage to outdoor gardens, to help stop birds flying into windows.

EvenGreener water butts are made from quality recycled materials, with locks to keep all the family safe. You may need help connecting them using the Universal Rain Trap (this  fits most downpipes – not suitable for cast iron downpipes – place on a flat even surface, not soil or grass).

Avoid open water barrels near children/pets (drowning hazards & stagnant water can attract mosquitoes). 

The Water-Smart Garden is a book that covers water-efficient methods of harvesting rainwater, drip irrigation and drought-resilient plants. And building swales to redirect rainwater. Avoid cocoa, pine and rubber mulch near pets (and fresh compost, due to mould).