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Kayleigh Dray

'It's not too late to purchase a water butt' – experts reveal why you should install a water butt even after a hosepipe ban

Chelsea garden with bird boxes built into wall.

Is it too late to buy a water butt after a hosepipe ban? If you’ve found yourself eyeing your neighbour’s rain chain with envy, you’re not alone.

With millions of households around the country facing heavy fines if they whip out the garden hose, not to mention the weather swinging from monsoon to meltdown in 24 hours, it’s no wonder we’re all wondering if we’ve missed the boat (or the butt).

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