Rain gardens reduce flooding, manage runoff beautifully, and support resilient, wildlife-friendly planting in changing weather. As weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable, gardeners need to think about plant resilience as well as beauty. Extremes of rain and drought are becoming more common. A rain garden offers a stylish, wildlife-friendly way to manage excess water. It [...]

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Learn how to install a water butt to save money, conserve water, and support plants. Water is one of the most precious resources in any garden. Whether growing vegetables, tending flower borders, or nurturing young potted plants, regular watering is essential. However, rising water bills, hosepipe bans, and unpredictable weather encourage gardeners to find [...]

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This particular episode of Love your Garden had its own particular challenges as we created in almost impossible rain—it rained from the moment we arrived until the moment we finished so there was no need to water in the planting at all. You can get the look by going for marvellous Mediterranean planting [...]

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