Thames Water has just announced a hosepipe ban, following a string of other regions falling under the restrictions. It’s a sad day for my hose reel, and a host of other gardeners who I’ve heard asking one question in particular: Can you use an outside tap during a hosepipe ban?
Well, the good news is that hosepipe ban rules don’t prohibit the use of outside taps completely – it’s more about how you use them, and you’ll need to be aware of the dos and don’ts if you want to avoid stumbling into fines.
