Gardeners can grab a bargain-priced water butt to capture those April showers, thanks to South East Water.
The company, which supplies drinking water to areas in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire, is offering 100-litre rainwater collectors for just £17.49. This is cheaper than most other retailers.
The company is offering discounts on a range of water butts for a limited time only, as well as a chance to win one in its March draw.
As average rainfall in the South East can fill each butt more than 400 times a year, the water can be used for a variety of jobs in addition to keeping thirsty plants alive during warmer weather.
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Just one average water butt holds enough rainwater to fill a watering can 25 times and plants much prefer rainwater as it’s full of nutrients.
Along with washing cars, it can also be used to fill ponds, clean gutters of winter debris or wash down garden furniture and patios.
Michelle Marvell, South East Water’s water efficiency manager, said: "By installing a water butt in the spring to capture and reuse rainwater in the garden during the drier summer months, we can all help to conserve water and protect the environment.
"Making small changes to our everyday routines can make a big difference not just to how much water is used but also the cost of household bills too."
Customers can purchase discounted water butts on the website southeastwater.co.uk/extra-discount.
This is a limited time offer on 100-litre, 200-litre and 227-litre water butts with just over 6,000 available with the extra discount.
To enter the monthly giveaway and a chance to win one of five water butts, customers can visit the company’s website.
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