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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Lidl's £4.99 drought-resistant plant will thrive ALL summer long – as another 1million households hit by hosepipe ban
LIDL is selling an affordable plant that will keep thriving all summer long and attracts wildlife. The drought-resistant plant is perfect as more households are affected by hosepipe ban despite the scorching temperatures. Advertisement 2 Lavender is selling for £4.99 at Lidl Credit: Lidl 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. Advertisement read more on fabulous 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 you can try. HOSEPIPE BAN Anyone who is affected by the ban cannot use their hosepipe for the following purposes: Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Exclusive Exclusive 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. Advertisement 2 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. Advertisement "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. Advertisement 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.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Lidl's £4.99 drought-resistant plant will thrive ALL summer long – as another 1million households hit by hosepipe ban
Read on to find out if you're affected by hosepipe ban THIRST TRAP Lidl's £4.99 drought-resistant plant will thrive ALL summer long – as another 1million households hit by hosepipe ban Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIDL is selling an affordable plant that will keep thriving all summer long and attracts wildlife. The drought-resistant plant is perfect as more households are affected by hosepipe ban despite the scorching temperatures. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Lavender is selling for £4.99 at Lidl Credit: Lidl 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. 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 45p hack you can try. HOSEPIPE BAN Anyone who is affected by the ban cannot use their hosepipe for the following purposes: 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 drought 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. 2 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. "It will help protect the environment and make sure there's enough water to go around this summer." MORE LIDL BARGAINS Plus, a viral tan from Lidl 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.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Millions more households hit with hosepipe ban in DAYS as 4th firm confirms restrictions – full list of areas affected
PIPE DOWN Millions more households hit with hosepipe ban in DAYS as 4th firm confirms restrictions – full list of areas affected Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FOURTH major water firm has confirmed it will bring in a hosepipe ban following the driest spring in over 100 years. Southern Water is the latest to bring in restrictions for customers following hot weather. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Southern Water has confirmed it is bringing in a hosepipe ban Credit: Alamy It comes after sources exclusively told The Sun the water firm was days away from bringing in a ban. Restrictions will be brought in from 9am on July 21 across Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Other areas serviced by Southern Water such as West Sussex, East Sussex and Kent, aren't impacted. It comes after the Environment Agency declared the Solent and South Downs areas as experiencing "prolonged dry weather" and after the driest spring in over 100 years. Southern Water said customers on its Priority Services Register with medical or mobility needs are also exempt from the ban. This also includes Blue Badge holders and those on a WaterSure tariff. However, Southern Water is still urging these households to restrict their usage where possible. Anyone who is affected by the ban cannot use their hosepipe for the following purposes: watering gardens filling paddling pools, hot tubs or swimming pools washing cars, patios, or windows No end date has been confirmed for the hosepipe ban with Southern Water saying it will remove it "as soon as we can". Anyone who doesn't follow the hosepipe ban faces an up to £1,000 fine under the Management Act 2010.
