The Smart Watering Secret Every Gardener Should Know!

Plants in the garden need water to survive, but with hotter summers and rising water bills to cope with, how do we keep our garden looking good AND reduce our water usage? From adjusting the water flow in your hose to mulching your borders to fitting an irrigation system, in this video I show you how. I even have a plan for watering the garden when there is a hosepipe ban. ALAN IS USING: Microdrip irrigation system from Gardena - https://rb.gy/kn0a6g Wall mounted Hose Box Rollup from Gardena - https://rb.gy/rtrsd9 Multifunctional sprayer from Gardena - https://rb.gy/uwkow9 Ornamental Bark Mulch and Composted Fine Bark from Melcourt - https://rb.gy/re6f21 Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:38 Tip 1 - Using the correct hose attachments 1:53 Tip 2 - When and how to water 3:38 Tip 3 - Mulching to slow water evaporation 5:40 Tip 4 - Use water butts in your garden 6:56 Tip 5 - Installing an automated water irrigation system My name’s Alan Titchmarsh, and I’m absolutely delighted to welcome you to my YouTube channel! I’ve been a gardener for over 60 years and I can safely say that gardening is one of life’s greatest joys, and I can’t wait to share it with you. Whether you have green fingers or just starting out with your very first window box, join me in my garden for practical tips, step-by-step guides, and plenty of friendly advice to help you make the most of your garden — large or small. So pop the kettle on, pull up a chair (or a trowel!), and join me each week as we celebrate the wonderful world of gardening together. Subscribe now and let’s get growing! 🌱 🎵 ALL MUSIC BY NARRATIVE MIND 🎵 https://www.narrativemind.co.uk/ #AlanTitchmarsh #GardeningTips #GardenDesign #PlantCare #GrowYourOwn #OutdoorLiving #GardenAdvice #Horticulture #HomeGardening #GardeningForBeginners