The Rise of Sustainable Hardscaping
Sustainable hardscaping is an emerging trend driven by climate concerns, urban heat island effects, and a growing awareness of water conservation…
Water Management Techniques for Climate-Resilient Gardens
Australia's rainfall patterns are undergoing significant changes as a result of climate change, manifesting in increasingly erratic and extreme…
Water Smart Gardening 101 Video
Sustainable Gardening 101 Video Series PART 4: Water Smart Gardening As the climate changes we need to take extra care to design water smart gardens.…
What to do for Flooded Gardens
What to do for flooded gardens is, unfortunately, a question more people need to ask. It seems that our climate is making extreme rainfall and…
Catching and Storing Water with Contour Banks
Catching and storing water with contour banks is an important aspect of creating a garden which contributes to a sustainable planet. Author Jane…
Permeable Surfaces
Permeable paths and driveways can help water nearby plants and reduce pollution of waterways with fertilisers and pesticides which run off…
We Need to Talk about Concrete
Did you know that the environmental impacts of concrete are out of control and that the carbon dioxide produced from the production of concrete are a…
Minimising water use on lawns and turf
For the most sustainable lawn, SGA prefers Autralian native grasses rather than varieties that can become invasive. However, we recognise that many…
Water Sensitive Urban Design
Many professionals in the gardening and landscaping industry are exploring ways of creating more sustainable landscapes. Water Sensitive Urban Design…
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Stormwater Runoff
Gardening practices have an important influence on the quality of water in our streams, creeks and bays. Australian soils and waterways are generally…