Heat and drought: tricks to save water in the garden | life & knowledge

Germany is drying up! The German Association of Towns and Municipalities warns of water shortages in some regions of Germany due to the drought.

Whether it’s a perfect lawn, a wildly sprawling meadow, a vegetable patch or a flower paradise – all of this needs water to thrive. Lawn sprinklers alone distribute up to 800 liters of drinking water in one hour. And not only could that push the utility infrastructure to its limits, it costs a lot of money. Garden owners should therefore look for alternatives if possible.

BILD reveals how you can save water with a simple charcoal trick and other ways of keeping flowers and plants sparingly moist.