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How to water your garden during a hosepipe ban – 4 alternatives that will keep your plants hydrated (and avoid fines!)

Flower bed border between patio and lawn.

Many of us rely on a hose to water our plants, so it's worth learning how to water your garden during a hosepipe ban if your area is affected this summer.

If you’re familiar with hosepipe ban rules, you’ll know that you can’t use a hose connected to a mains water supply while the restriction is in place. Your plants don’t have to suffer under a hosepipe ban, though – there are plenty of ways to keep them hydrated without relying on a hose.

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