Yahoo News Here's how to be water-wise in the garden during a heatwave
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has joined forces with Water UK to encourage households across the UK to adopt a "water-wise" approach, ahead of this week's soaring summer temperatures.
With some parts of the country expected to reach over 30 degrees, the two charities want to remind people to have a more water-efficient attitude to gardening, especially when it comes to watering thirsty plants.
This comes after Water UK saw a huge rise in the demand for water, particularly in the evenings. Water UK chief executive, Christine McGourty, said: "It's a great time to be out in the sunshine if you can, but this record sunny weather is bringing record peak demands for water.
"Just small changes through the day will make all the difference, and there are plenty more tips on staying wise about water in these unprecedented times. The less water we use at peak times, the less likely it is that water will be 'under pressure'."
RHS Water Management Specialist, Janet Manning, also added: "Gardens have provided solace for many during this lockdown and the RHS is delighted to see a growing number of gardeners working on their gardens and green spaces during this time.
"We want to continue supporting gardeners from all around the UK especially those re-discovering their gardens, but also encourage everyone to think carefully about the water they're using, particularly with all the sunshine we've been experiencing.
"It's encouraging to see so many seeking advice on our website on how to use water responsibly and we are working closely with Water UK and other water companies to highlight the ways we can all adopt a more water-efficient approach to gardening in order to ease the demand whilst keeping our gardens blooming."
Looking to save water in the home? There are plenty of simple things everyone can do to help, including...
1. After you wash your fruits and vegetables, save this water to give to your plants.
2. Collect rain water using a water butt or a bucket to give to your flowers.
3. Reuse paddling pool water on flower beds or to clean the car.
4. Take shorter showers and avoid having baths.
5. Use the dishwasher instead of washing up. Ensure that the dishwasher is loaded to the max before turning it on.
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