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According to new research by gardening experts, Gardena, Brits are wasting an estimated £672m per year on their gardens through a basic lack of knowledge. Much of this excessive cost is a result of plants dying in the garden – a big problem for over two thirds of us. The survey shows that one fifth simply forget to water plants and 19% generally don’t know what to do in their gardens. Not all gardening disasters, however, are the fault of inexperienced gardeners. Wildlife also causes Brits a problem, with 64% of us confessing to our green-fingered efforts being ruined by slugs, insects and birds. If you struggle to remember to water, consider investing in an automatic watering solution which will ensure your plants never go thirsty.