New irrigation invention from the UK is catching on in America

Carrying endless, heavy watering cans to somewhere without a tap, or out of reach of a hosepipe, is tiring and back-breaking work. It’s also time-consuming and gardeners have few enough hours to make the most of their garden, thanks to the fickle-nature of the many planting seasons.

The new H2g0 bag from British company Planit Products Ltd. provides a simple and cost-effective solution. It allows you to move up to 80 litres of water (19 gallons) with ease, using an ordinary wheelbarrow.

Made from sturdy polyethylene, the H2g0 bag sits comfortably within any wheelbarrow on top of a non-slip mat. It can then be filled with a hosepipe, the cap replaced and the whole thing wheeled to where the water is required.

A cleverly-designed spout means that, with a tilt of the barrow, you can either pour the water directly where it’s needed or into a smaller container. After use, it folds neatly down to A4 size, making it handy to store and easy to transport.

The H2g0 bag was created by Dragon’s Den winner and successful inventor Guy Unwin. It was named Winner of Innovation of the Year at BETA International 2010.