I am also in Sussex,and under SE water,it says if you have pots in a commercial business or a garden centre,you can use a hose, not a private garden. I've put all our pots in shade under the eucalyptus, saucers, not bothering to plant the new plants.
I read somewhere that if you have a Blue Badge you can still use a hose to water your garden during a hosepipe ban.
I’ve also read in the past that, if you have physical difficulties or are elderly, it’s ok to use a hose to fill a watering can so you can extend the hose and not have to carry the can too far.
The most important thing is that you don’t waste water or leave the hose running when not filling the can, so it’s best to have two cans on the go.
However I cannot find this info now.
Anyone got any idea?
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
This article is 10 years old, however looking at the current situation it does seem generally to apply to the various water companies that have introduced a ban. I looked at the OP's area (South East water), and these are the various FAQ's https://www.southeastwater.co.uk/about/updates/tubs-faqs
They have something called a Priority Service Register, the people on this can use a hosepipe but l haven't gone into any more detail as to what criteria needs to be fulfilled. Edited to add, found it . https://www.southeastwater.co.uk/help/priority-services
I find that if I am watering every few days the water in saucer is renewed and mosquitoes can't breed. If water is stagnant for a week or more, then, yes, mozis might arrive.
I am also in Sussex,and under SE water,it says if you have pots in a commercial business or a garden centre,you can use a hose, not a private garden. I've put all our pots in shade under the eucalyptus, saucers, not bothering to plant the new plants.
Having read this your @Nanny Beach, I looked at the Southeast Water website again. Do you know, in the past week they have changed it! You are right, but I studied it carefully a week ago and it said at that time it was ok to use a hosepipe to water flowerpots. That is now removed. Of course I can't prove it as I did not take a screenshot, why would I? Looks like backaches and fatigue are part of the outlook for Redwing now.
Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
Rather than individual pot saucers, I prefer to use a couple of large watering trays with several pots arranged in each. Easier for those of us a bit less accurate with their aim plus thirstier plants can soak up the overflow of less thirsty neighbours.
You might also consider investigating a drip irrigation system. When I looked on Thursday these (plus soaker hoses and drip lines) were specifically exempted from any hosepipe ban with all providers. I also saw the info regarding exemptions for Blue Badge and priority customers. However, it sounds as though the info / websites may have been amended overnight....
Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
I agree @Redwing - there were clearand specific exemptions listed which may not be there any more - unless there's a way to delve down into the small print.
Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
I started to take out yesterday what was lost. I didn't water plants that are taken out so or so (like herbs in pots) for the last 3 weeks. I also go now through the pots and will reduce them. I will make changes to the way how the two remaining planters are filled. I learned over the years that "add pebble to the bottom so that the water can run through" is the biggest issue. The soil will always be drier in a planter and it has to keep the water for a while so that the soil can take it. This will all change now. No more pots, just three for Italian herbs.
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
https://hosepipeban.org.uk/2012/03/21/disabled-and-over-65s-hosepipe-ban/
This article is 10 years old, however looking at the current situation it does seem generally to apply to the various water companies that have introduced a ban.
I looked at the OP's area (South East water), and these are the various FAQ's
https://www.southeastwater.co.uk/about/updates/tubs-faqs
They have something called a Priority Service Register, the people on this can use a hosepipe but l haven't gone into any more detail as to what criteria needs to be fulfilled.
Edited to add, found it .
https://www.southeastwater.co.uk/help/priority-services
You might also consider investigating a drip irrigation system. When I looked on Thursday these (plus soaker hoses and drip lines) were specifically exempted from any hosepipe ban with all providers. I also saw the info regarding exemptions for Blue Badge and priority customers. However, it sounds as though the info / websites may have been amended overnight....
I will make changes to the way how the two remaining planters are filled. I learned over the years that "add pebble to the bottom so that the water can run through" is the biggest issue. The soil will always be drier in a planter and it has to keep the water for a while so that the soil can take it. This will all change now. No more pots, just three for Italian herbs.
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