Domestic consumption of water only accounts for 21% of the overall demand with less than 1% of the total being used in domestic gardens for watering plants, washing cars etc. Professionally installed irrigation systems are highly water efficient, they apply exactly the right amount of water, where and when it is required – no more, no less. The water is applied overnight to minimise evaporation and when installed in conjunction with good horticultural practices such as mulching, provides the most efficient means of watering plants.

Rainwater is an endless, renewable and inexpensive resource unlike fossil fuel supplies that are finite and need to be managed prudently. During 2006, Thames Water introduced its first hosepipe ban for over a decade. Fortunately, this hosepipe ban has now been lifted and you can now use your irrigation system with impunity.

However, this does not mean the water supply issues have gone away and there won't be another hosepipe ban. The demand for water still exists for houses, swimming pools, pressure washers, irrigation systems etc together with the increasing housing density, this pressure will surely increase with time. Therefore, until the water companies are in a position to resolve their problems with the aged water supply infrastructure, it will be necessary for everyone to use water as efficiently as possible. We look at each garden on merit, we consider the alternative water supply options and advise on the the most efficient method for applying the water to the garden. Also, where appropriate, we can provide sound advice on good horticultural husbandry including plant selection and soil conditioning in order to minimise the amount of water that needs to be applied to a garden.