So you grow under a ban on watering

In Lise-Lotte Björkmans garden, flowers and vegetables grow on each other in an orderly mixture. There is no abundance of water here, but with proper care most things still flourish. As an adviser to the Swedish National Garden Association, she has seen a strong increased interest in questions about how to deal with the water shortage as a gardener.

- Many people are worried about how to handle the irrigation. You want information on how to effectively save on water but still cultivate what you have thought, says Lise-Lotte Björkman.

As a garden consultant, Lise-Lott Björkman has noticed that gardeners are sometimes a little quick to take advice.

- You see a piece of advice and take it without thinking about your own circumstances. Wind, soil and surroundings can vary widely.

Too much water can also cause problems.

- A plant that is dry should not have too much water. If it has been dry for a long time it can die from it because it cannot absorb water in the same way.

Lise-Lotte Björkman believes that people need to start planning their plants and their care better in order to preserve fine gardens for dry months in the future.

- You need good established plants that can withstand a dry period. People will have to start thinking differently and choose ones that are adapted to drought.

Perennial plants perform better and longer because it has a larger root system. Summer flowers and annuals are more delicate and watery. Irrigation is especially important in new planting.

- Give them water at the right time when they are small so that they establish themselves properly. Do not spoil them with small dutts but give them right away. Harvest rainwater so you always have it on hand, says Lise-Lotte Björkman.