It might feel like the rain never stops in Britain, but when we do get a dry spell, the gardeners and growers among us soon start to lament a long, dry spell. Because anyone who enjoys a colourful garden will tell you, watering flowers each day is a bit of a chore. Keeping our veg patches in fine fettle is a faff, and don't get me started on hanging baskets. Dry spells also mean lawns lose their lush, green hues, and shrubs and fruit bushes start to suffer.
There is an easier way to water your garden than heading out each evening with the hosepipe. Last year I installed an automatic irrigation system into my garden. It wasn't easy, it took a lot of fine-tuning and fettling, but it cost far less than I thought it would do and it works brilliantly. The first thing you need is the hose and nozzle kit. This should cost less than £50, and it links up to your tap.