{"id":94923,"date":"2018-07-28T16:59:27","date_gmt":"2018-07-28T09:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/how-to-use-water-wisely-alys-fowler\/"},"modified":"2018-07-28T17:04:02","modified_gmt":"2018-07-28T10:04:02","slug":"how-to-use-water-wisely-alys-fowler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/how-to-use-water-wisely-alys-fowler\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use water wisely | Alys Fowler"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nCreate healthy soil, don\u2019t water in full sun and use use grey water in the gardenBig plants, lush growth, verdant lawns and heavy harvests are often a result of one thing: water. If you are wondering why your plants are half the size of your neighbours\u2019, I can guarantee there is a hidden soaker hose or sprinkler somewhere. That or they have the time to water the garden as if it were a full-time job. If I\u2019m honest, I have spent a lot of time this hot, dry summer fantasising about a sprinkler.But then again, I want a future, too, and this summer is a hot reminder that climate, not weather, dictates that. Water must be used wisely and justly. The hosepipe bans in north-west England and Northern Ireland are a pertinent reminder. Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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