Horticultural Society
About Horticultural Society
A horticultural society is an organization devoted to the study and culture of cultivated plants. Such organizations may be local, regional, national, or international. Some have a more general focus, whereas others are devoted to a particular kind or group of plants. They are also clustered.
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Where are hosepipe bans in place and how can I save water?
Water companies have announced hosepipe bans in some areas after temperatures climbed to 30C This Week .
People in affected areas cannot use hosepipes to water gardens, clean their cars or fill paddling pools.
Which areas have bans in place?South East Water has introduced a
The water company imposed the ban after. Others were experiencing low water pressure, in areas including Wadhurst, Mayfield, Biddenden and Staplehurst.
It is understood the ban can only be enforced after 10 days of consultation. That means rule-breakers could face a £1,000 fine from 26 June.
There is also a ban across Cornwall and in parts of Devon, including the Colliford and Roadford areas,
Elsewhere, water companies are monitoring water levels closely, although no hosepipe bans are currently planned in other parts of England. There are no bans in place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland .
The Environment Agency said bans have been put in place because hot weather affects how quickly water storage reservoirs can be refilled. It said there is no threat of a drought in the UK at present.
What is a hosepipe ban?Both and have said people living in certain areas are not allowed to use a hosepipe to:
Anyone breaking The Rules could face a fine of up to £1,000.
But there are some exceptions:
How can I water The Garden if I can't use a hosepipe?Gardener Leigh Johnstone from Southampton, who shares tips on TikTok, says plants are hardier than Most People think.
Mr Johnstone suggests using a water butt to collect any rain water, as well as using " grey water" from baths and cooking pots.
However, he cautions soapy water should not be used on edible crops.
Plants can also be " mulched" to stop moisture escaping, by adding material such as wood chippings to The Top of The Soil .
He also suggests planting drought-resistant plants such as lavender, Euphorbia and wildflowers.
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) recommends using watering cans rather than hosepipes because they direct water more accurately to The Roots of plants.
Watering in The Morning or evening can also help reduce evaporation.
In addition, the RHS suggests allowing the grass on lawns to grow taller, so that it develops deeper roots which can draw water from further underground.
It also recommends installing water troughs, putting saucers under plant pots to reduce waste, and using homemade compost.
Do hosepipe bans work?Water UK, which represents the UK's water industry, says hosepipe bans normally reduce water usage by about 10%.
It suggests further water-saving measures, such as reusing paddling pool water, washing dogs outside instead of in the bath and filling ponds with rainwater.
However, each day, three billion litres of water is lost through leakage, according to a National Audit Office (NAO) report.
In 2018, daily demand for water in England and Wales was 14 billion litres.
The Environment Agency has said " government expects water companies to act to reduce leakage and fix leaking pipes as quickly as possible".
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