Workington moves to self-watering floral displays
They added the planters used a type of technology that reduced the amount of water needed for plants and flowers, reduced evaporation and increased storage capacity.
The spokesman said: "This innovation will result in substantial savings in water usage, fuel consumption and labour costs."The authority has also shifted to using soil with less than 1% peat content, with a commitment to moving to peat-free displays by next year.
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