There are many steps you can take to prevent water in your water butt from becoming stagnant. Lucy Hall, BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine, explains all, in our Quick Tips video.
How can I stop a water butt smelling bad?
Prevent water butts from developing a bad smell, with the help of this problem solving Quick Tips video.
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