Water conservation has never been more crucial. With the increasing demand for water in both residential and commercial spaces, finding efficient, sustainable solutions is key to ensuring a better future for our planet.

Using a dataset spanning 50 years, we calculated the historical probability of hosepipe bans by region and adjusted it for climate change trends, which suggest an increasing risk of droughts. Below is a summary of the findings:

• South East: 40% historical chance, rising to 44% in 2025

• East Anglia: 30% historical chance, rising to 33% in 2025

• South West: 24% historical chance, rising to 26% in 2025

• Midlands: 16% historical chance, rising to 18% in 2025

• North West: 10% historical chance, rising to 11% in 2025

• North East: 6% historical chance, rising to 7% in 2025

• Wales: 8% historical chance, rising to 9% in 2025

• Scotland: 2% historical chance, rising to 2.2% in 2025

• Northern Ireland: 4% historical chance, rising to 4.4% in 2025

In today's world, sustainability is more than just a buzzword—it's a necessity. As industries across the globe continue to grapple with the effects of climate change, the need for eco-friendly solutions has never been more urgent. One area where significant progress is being made is in storage systems, particularly through the design and development of advanced tanks that reduce environmental impact.

Water is one of our most valuable resources, yet it’s becoming increasingly scarce in many parts of the world. With the ongoing challenges of climate change and growing populations, the pressure on our water supplies is higher than ever. In response, innovative design is revolutionizing how we store, manage, and conserve water. One of the key drivers of this change is the rise of sustainable water storage solutions like ThinTanks, which are helping individuals, businesses, and communities take control of their water usage.

December is a quieter month in the garden, but there's still plenty to do to prepare for the colder weather and ensure your garden is ready to thrive when spring arrives. From protecting plants to planning for the future, here's a comprehensive guide on what to do in your UK garden this December.

November is a month of preparation, protection, and planning in the garden. By focusing on these essential tasks, you can ensure your garden stays healthy through the winter and is ready to burst into life come spring. From clearing leaves and planting bulbs to feeding the soil and caring for wildlife, there’s plenty to keep you busy. Embrace the cooler days and enjoy the opportunity to reflect on the past growing season while laying the groundwork for a successful year ahead. Happy gardening!

October is a month of transformation in the UK garden, as the vibrant hues of autumn take centre stage and the garden begins to wind down for winter. While the growing season is coming to a close, there’s still plenty to do to prepare your garden for the colder months ahead and ensure it remains healthy and beautiful. Here’s a detailed guide on what to do in your garden this October.

As the vibrant days of summer give way to the cooler, crisper days of autumn, September becomes a pivotal month for gardeners in the UK. This is a time of transition, preparation, and reflection, where the focus shifts from the height of the growing season to getting ready for the colder months ahead. Here’s a detailed guide on what to do in your garden this September to ensure it remains healthy, productive, and beautiful.

August is a pivotal month in the garden, where the vibrancy of summer meets the preparatory steps for autumn. With warm days and bountiful harvests, there’s plenty to do to keep your garden thriving. Here’s a comprehensive guide on what you should do in your UK garden this August.

July is a vibrant and bustling month in the UK garden. With warm days and long evenings, plants are in full swing, and there is plenty to keep any gardener busy. Whether you are tending to flowers, vegetables, or simply maintaining your outdoor space, here is a detailed guide on what to do in your garden this July to ensure it remains healthy, productive, and beautiful.

The issue of raw sewage discharge into the UK's rivers and coastal waters has become a pressing environmental and public health concern. This problem has been exacerbated by the ageing infrastructure and inadequate sewage treatment facilities that often fail to cope with heavy rainfall and increased population demand. The clean-up of the current situation and the construction of new infrastructure to prevent future discharges present significant financial and logistical challenges. This blog will explore the potential costs of cleaning up existing pollution, the investment required for new infrastructure, and the challenges associated with these endeavours.

June is a vibrant and busy month in the UK garden. The long days and warmer temperatures provide the perfect conditions for growth, and there's plenty to do to keep your garden thriving. Whether you’re cultivating flowers and vegetables or maintaining your lawn, here’s a detailed guide on what to do in your garden this June to ensure it remains healthy, productive, and beautiful.

Finally, the rain stopped for a few days leading up to the weekend, enough to dry the ground enough for me to get into my vegetable garden and kick-start this year’s vegetable growth.

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Do you love the taste of home grown vegetables. We certainly do in our house. We have created a corner of our garden specifically for growing vegetables.

Well it’s almost half way through April, the Easter Holidays are now over and the children are back at school. Everywhere I look there is amazing blossom, which makes me happy! It’s time to focus on some of those To-Do’s in the garden. I’ve found some good lists online from various blogs so here is a list of things we need to get done in our garden over the next couple of weeks:

Our lawn is a mess so we need to scarify, feed, seed, roll and mow. Always feels a bit of a daunting task that we often put off!

I am all for creating biodiversity in the garden, and I know the bees love it but this plant has overextended itself where it’s not wanted. I have plenty of other bee loving plants in my garden to keep them happy. The other weed we have is ground elder - it is everywhere

The government’s much vaunted plan to tackle raw sewage pollution gives water companies a deadline of 2035 to reduce the amount of sewage flowing into bathing water and areas of ecological importance, but discharges would continue being released into other waterways until 2050

It’s that time of year when the spring garden is truly springing into bloom. Our garden is currently dotted with masses of purples from grape hyacinth (Muscari) and sweet violets, yellows of daffodils and whites of cherry blossom and a particular favourite, Baby’s Breath Spirea (Spirea thunbergii) which smells divine and has exquisitely rich blooms. Many of our tulips are also coming into bloom giving bright yellows, reds and pinks.

March is an exciting time for flower gardening in the UK, as the garden begins to wake up from winter. It's a period of preparation, sowing, and early planting to ensure a vibrant display throughout the spring and summer. Here are the top 10 tasks for your flower garden in March