
Lidl's £4.99 drought-resistant plant will thrive ALL summer long – as another 1million households hit by hosepipe ban
The drought-resistant plant is perfect as more households are affected by hosepipe ban despite the scorching temperatures.
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Lavender is selling for £4.99 at Lidl
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The supermarket chain has introduced lavender pots for this week's bargains as gardeners will be searching for low-maintenance plants.
The beautiful shrub is retailing for only £4.99 and comes in a pack of six.
It can be planted in pots or borders, and has a height of 16 to 20cm.
To get the most out of your lavender, plant it in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
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The best part about lavender is that it won't need much watering and prefers to stay on the dry side.
Lavender doesn't only adorn your garden, but also has many practical uses from attracting bees to being the base for essential oils.
If you're looking to make your lavender grow bigger and bushier faster, a gardener has a
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HOSEPIPE BAN
Anyone who is affected by the ban cannot use their hosepipe for the following purposes:
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watering gardens
filling paddling pools, hot tubs or swimming pools
washing cars, patios, or windows
Hosepipe ban for MILLIONS more Brits as fourth water firm is days from imposing restrictions
Anyone who doesn't follow the hosepipe ban faces an up to £1,000 fine under the Management Act 2010.
All four major water firms are yet to confirm the end date
for the
hosepipe ban.
Up to five more regions could be in a
by September, according to the Environment Agency.
It comes after the Environment Agency declared the Solent and South Downs areas as experiencing "prolonged dry weather" and following the UK being hit with the driest
spring
in over 100 years.
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Thames Water said: "This year, the UK experienced one of its warmest and driest springs in over a century.
"June was also England's warmest on record. The Environment Agency has put our area into the prolonged dry weather category.
"That's why we need to bring in a hosepipe ban.
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"It will help protect the environment and make sure there's enough water to go around this summer."
MORE LIDL BARGAINS
Plus, a
has proven to be a fan favourite this summer season.
And the retailer also offers significant savings on your favourite summer rosé.
Lidl also has a 55p caffeine drink that fans say could rival the likes of Starbucks.
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Full list of areas hit with hosepipe bans
Yorkshire Water
- a ban is in effect for all customers who get their water from the firm.
Thames Water
- a ban is taking effect in these postcodes: OX, GL, SN, RG4, RG8 and RG9 (Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Berkshire).
South East Water
- a ban is taking effect for households in Kent and Sussex, but not those in Surrey, Hampshire or Berkshire with the firm.
Southern Water
- a ban is taking effect for households in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight.

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