For many people, just having a lush or at least a living garden is enough reason to use water on your plants. But there are actually some other advantages to keeping the soil moist.

If the land around your home gets overly dry, it can lead to changes in the soil which can affect the foundations of the house – cracks in the plaster is just a symptom of this. Moisture in the soil maintains stability of the ground and house.

Having a green and moist garden also offers a reduced risk of fire – dry and dead wood burns more readily than green, moist wood.

Of course, just having a nice environment, a connection with nature and a safer, welcoming environment for the kids are also important reasons for ensuring there is enough water for our gardens as well as our personal needs.