Plan ahead to save water and money Using a Water Butt

Healthy gardens don't just happen by chance; they take a lot of planning and care. As gardeners, we rely heavily on nature and the key to successful gardening is to work alongside mother nature and make the most of what she has to give. By the peak summer months, as much as 70% of household water supply is used in the garden.

This usually causes problems for water companies facing great demand, and as a result they often impose hosepipe bans which can be extremely detrimental to our thirsty gardens. Water butts are becoming increasingly popular as the modern gardener realises that mains water usage can be reduced, whilst ensuring a money-saving supply for the hotter drier months. April is usually a time of abundant rainwater so it makes sense to plan ahead and have your water butt installed in the meantime.

Water butts provide gardens with on-demand rain water, the purest option for tender plants as it contains less mineral salts and metal deposits than mains water. The Sankey Slim Space Saving water butt is perfect for the smaller gardens but with a massive 100L capacity. Or choose the Sankey Standard Stackable water butt, with a 200L, complete with tap and lid. Make the most of your water butt by adding a diverter kit, which will divert rainwater from your drainpipe into your waterbutt. Or you can link water butts with the Water Butt Link Kit to maximize your rainwater collection.