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ALL LIVING THINGS need water to live. The human body consists of about 70 percent water. Plants have an even higher water content, with water making up about 90 percent of the total weight. Plants use the water they take up from their roots to transform light energy into food. How much water a plant uses is dependent upon a few factors and water requirements differ vastly from plant to plant. Some plants need large amounts of water to live, like those found naturally in tropical rain forests, while others are more suited to life in the desert.

The age of the plant and how much light it receives can also determine how much water it requires.

Whilst water is a life-giving substance to your plants, too much water can kill plants. When plants are over-watered, their roots become bogged down and are unable to breathe. They start to rot and the plant will eventually die.

South Africa is a country with a low annual rainfall and water must be used sparingly.

By grouping plants with the same water requirements together in your garden, you can greatly reduce your water costs and also help to save water.

It is also a good idea to use plants that are indigenous to our country and that are able to grow in your particular climate.

In order to establish a new garden or maintain an existing garden, plants must be watered. One way to get water down to the plant's root system, is to use a rubber garden hose.

Today there are numerous fittings and connectors that make watering the garden a much easier task - and some even help to conserve water.

Efekto's range of hose fittings, connectors and adaptors will give you flexibility in the garden. The Snap System makes these fittings quick and easy to install on your existing hosepipe.

Hose nozzles
Hose nozzles used in conjunction with the Water Stop Connector allow you to stop the water flow and only use it when you need it -without having to walk up and down to the tap. This also helps to avoid water wastage.

The full range from Efekto includes the threaded Tap Connector, Hose End Connector and a handy Adaptor Accessory and Y-Connector for joining multiple pipes.

Broken or perished hosepipes can waste large amounts of water but they can be easily repaired using the Hose Repair Connector that snaps onto both ends of the broken pipe.

Connectors and adaptors are available to fit 13 mm and 19 mm diameter hoses.

Purchase the best hose you can afford as the most common problems are caused when poor quality rubber starts to perish.

A heavy-duty hose is usually the best option for home gardening. The first step to prolonging the life of your hosepipe is to roll it up and put it away after each use.

The best way to store your hose is on a metal hose reel.

If you don't have a hose reel, loop roll the hose and store out of direct sunlight. This method will help to reduce kinks and bends where the hose may start to perish.

Store the hose away inside a shed or garage when the weather turns cold.

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