What we choose to do with the little (or big if we are lucky!) bit of land we call garden , really does matter and the absolute worse thing we can do is kill it with concrete or tarmac.
I am really pleased that water companies are recognising how important it is to just let the rain fall on soil, even if you aren’t growing anything wonderful for wildlife in the soil. The rain goes down and is ends up in the water table, slowly percolating through the soil. It is a very small thing we can do. I call it avoiding ” the curse of tidy” but it makes a big difference to the health of the planet.
Cheaper rates could be applied to those who install water butts under plans unveiled by regulator
— Read on www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/28/uk-water-saving-bills-ofwat
Cathy's real country garden 
Totally agree about the stupidity of paving over everything – but feel a bit sad that it has to take a monetary incentive to get the idea through to people. Still – living in hope!
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Unfortunately it takes monetary carrots to make some people do the right thing!
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Slighty unfair on people like me who live in a flat. xx
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I agree. It is pretty unlikely to happen, but it shows some awareness of how to improve things! Xx
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I don’t know if this was done, but before this benefit it would be important to carry out awareness campaigns on the issue. For people to naturally understand and join.
If we think about it, it’s a little unfair for the many who don’t even have a bit of a garden…🙄
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I agree. It is pretty unlikely to happen, but it shows some awareness of how to improve things! Xx
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