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RHS Implements Emergency Water Measures Amid Drought Crisis

1/25/2026

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The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) announced emergency measures to address water shortages affecting its five gardens in England.
In response to last year's droughts, the RHS will invest in water capture and management projects through 2026.
The plan includes enhancing water storage, installing rain gardens, and researching soil health.
RHS director Tim Upson says careful water management and understanding water use patterns are essential for future gardening.

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The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) announced emergency measures to address water shortages affecting its five gardens in England.
In response to last year's droughts, the RHS will invest in water capture and management projects through 2026.
The plan includes enhancing water storage, installing rain gardens, and researching soil health.
RHS director Tim Upson says careful water management and understanding water use patterns are essential for future gardening.