RHS unveils plans to protect UK gardens from future water shortages

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Source: theguardian.com
RHS unveils plans to protect UK gardens from future water shortages

Environmental charity to prioritise water capture and storage as it urges gardeners to prepare for ‘new normal’

The Royal Horticultural Society has unveiled emergency plans to protect its gardens from major water shortages in the future.

The environmental charity, which owns and operates five renowned public gardens in England, said on Saturday it will invest in more water-capture and water-management projects in 2026 after severe droughts last year.

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