During droughts, water conservation is a hot topic! But when rainfall seems adequate again, many of us forget about it. However, the last drought made many of us aware how much water is actually wasted. Because Australia is a dry continent it is important to conserve water all the time – in times of climate change we are no longer sure when the next drought will hit. And, anyway, with increasing water prices, conserving water helps the hip pocket.
Busy person’s guide to watering systems for vegetable gardening
Suddenly working late / starting early, needing to go there / do that, results in "oh my god you said you would water the garden for me"…
Going Grey Water – Video
Just be thankful you’ve got any water at all, even if it has been around the block once or twice before. But treat it with caution and ensure…
Rainwater Use – Some Updates
Water is one of the most valuable commodities. During drought, water supply is at high risk especially in areas that rely heavily on grazing and…
Conserving Water
Australia is the driest inhabited continent in the world, yet we use more water per capita than any other country. By reducing the amount of water we…
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Irrigation in an Arid Nation
Australia is the driest inhabited continent on Earth and despite the fact that we are surrounded by water, there is precious little of the stuff to…
Wetlands – The Kidneys of our Waterways
Wetlands – bet you didn’t know that, besides forests, they are the most biodiverse places across this wide land, home to a startling array of flora…
Greywater & pH
pH is different from alkalinity although the two terms are used interchangeably. Alkalinity measures the hardness or concentration of calcium…
Rainwater & Tanks
A rainwater conservation system involves collecting rainwater from the roof and storing it in a tank for later use as irrigation water. Recycling…
Sub-surface Irrigation Systems
For many of us, watering the garden has always been a bit of a “hit and miss”, and all too often it seems like too much hard work. To take the stress…
Greywater Detergents
If you want to re-use your greywater, you need to be careful of the washing agents used. Salts Salts (sodium sulphate) are a by-product of the…
Watering Methods
There are many different ways to water your garden. The most important thing is not to over or underwater. It is easy to forget to turn off a…
Water Storage Crystals
Water crystals - this has got to be one of the hottest topics at the moment... and I'll give it to you straight.. I don't use them. Ever. I have…