Why do bans happen? It’s not just to annoy you. It’s about reservoir levels. One summer, a water company ran out of water entirely. So they panicked and banned hoses. Now we all suffer.
But here’s a quirky fact: drip irrigation systems are often exempt. You can have a lowly little tube that drips water onto your plants. But connect a hose to that tube? Ban hammer. The distinction is absurd.
Also, can we talk about the holy watering can? That plastic pot with a rose on the spout is now your best friend. You’ll carry it around like a sacred relic. Your back will ache. But your plants will live.
The Great Loophole Hunt
Desperate times call for desperate measures. Did you know you can fill a paddling pool with a hose? Yes, as long as it’s a “domestic swimming pool” under 10,000 litres. So if your paddling pool is Olympic-sized, you’re fine. But don’t fill a bucket with that hose. Madness.
You can also use a hose to clean your driveway—if it’s a health risk. Moss on the patio? Potential hip fracture. Get that hose out. You’re welcome.
But watering the lavender? Nope. The lavender can die. It’s a code of honour. We must let the lavender wilt for the greater good.
