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.
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…
Water Sensitive Urban Design
Many professionals in the gardening and landscaping industry are exploring ways of creating more sustainable landscapes. Water Sensitive Urban Design…
Greening a Harsh Environment
Hillside, in Melbourne's outer north-western suburbs, is experiencing a housing boom. New streets and homes are springing up everywhere. But it's one…
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…
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…
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…