Easy ways to save water

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Water-usage in the garden can be reduced by using mulches such as bark chips or cocoa shells. A 50-litre bag can cost between 4-5 pounds sterling. Using grass cuttings as a mulch is cheaper but less attractive. Grass proved to be the most effective way of retaining water in tests. Bark was the least effective. Planting plants which do not require much water, such as gazanias or californian poppies, will reduce water-consumption. Water butts can be used to collect household water. They cost between 20-30 pounds for a butt which holds 120-135 liters.

Publisher: Consumers Association (UK)
Publication Name: Which?
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 1998
Management, Usage, Water conservation, Mulching

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Garden centres

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The prices charged for gardening items vary greatly amongst different types of outlet and gardeners should shop around to obtain the best deal. Specialist nurseries and independent garden centres are the best place to buy plants. Garden centre chains are good for one-stop shopping and can provide basic advice but are not necessarily the cheapest for such items as tools and compost. Prices tend to be lower in the gardening departments of high-street shops but the choice of items is limited.

Publisher: Consumers Association (UK)
Publication Name: Which?
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 1992
Garden centers (Retail)

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Gifts for gardeners

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Gardening presents can include practical tools and equipment such as secateurs, spades, forks, hand trowels, weed forks, long-handled weed forks and compost shredders. Other suggestions are ornamental pots, classical figurines and sundials, compost bins, propagators, bird-boxes, cold frames and water butts. Expert advice, up-to-date prices and telephone numbers of stockists are given.

Publisher: Consumers Association (UK)
Publication Name: Which?
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 1992
Garden ornaments and furniture, Garden ornaments, Outdoor furniture, Garden tools

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