Plants brighten up the world around them but they also filter the air, provide shade, store CO₂, regulate the temperature naturally and give gardeners and animals their own safe haven.

Everyone should keep an eye on their own water consumption for the sake of their bank balance and the environment. Water is a precious resource that becomes even more valuable during the warmer summer months and dry spells. It is at these times of year that the questions of where water is coming from and going become even more pressing.

From now on, garden owners can also control their devices in the home and garden via Google Home. New as well as existing devices can be integrated into the ecosystem. This enables synchronised watering and lawn care, lighting of the garden or the use of other smart devices.