25th Sep 2026

Cut water use in the garden: New Vitax Water Less launched

Vitax has announced the launch of its latest innovative product, Vitax Water Less.

Vitax Water Less is designed to save water when caring for the garden. It is formulated to improve water penetration and distribution within all soils and composts, reducing the amount needed to keep a garden healthy and hydrated. It can be used in all types of watering, including with cans, hoses, and irrigation systems, making it perfect for gardens as small as a balcony or as big as an allotment.

The molecules in Vitax Water Less are designed to form a bridge between soil and water, allowing it to be distributed more evenly throughout and deep into plants root zones. The mixture of long, medium and short chain molecules means it can be effective even in very dry soils, tackling stubborn hydrophobic spots in dried out compost, a common issue in peat free composts. As the product is designed to reduce the surface tension of water itself, this allows it to spread further and absorb more effectively, maximising the use of water in the garden and reducing waste.

Vitax Water Less improves moisture spread uniformity, increases water retention in soil, and maximises the efficiency of irrigation and rainfall. The improved use of water in the garden, means less time spent on watering and more time to enjoy the outdoor space.

It has been designed to help gardeners grow a beautiful space even in challenging dry, hot weather conditions. Used throughout the spring and summer, it can help reduce damage of drought and hose pipe bans so plants stay healthier for longer.

Designed to be suitable for use on all plants, including flowers, herbs, vegetables and climbers, Vitax Water Less helps improve soil moisture retention. It’s ideal for hanging baskets and window boxes, which often suffer with dry soils and need additional watering. Peat free composts used in potting are less prone to drying out when Vitax Water Less is used, meaning better plant health. Vitax Water Less slowly biodegrades but the soil retains its wetting ability for several weeks, applying every 2-3 weeks builds up the soil’s water holding capacity.

Anja Gooding, CEO of Vitax, said: “Hotter, drier summers are becoming more frequent in the UK, and that makes garden upkeep more challenging and time consuming. Vitax Water Less will help gardeners reduce the time spent watering, while also ensuring more efficient use of water. It’s a win for everyone – better use of limited resources while also reducing time on chores, allowing more time to enjoy the space.”

Vitax Water Less will be available in stores for spring 2027.