Irrigation Systems – Video
Take the irritation out of irrigation and go sub-surface. It’s fast, efficient and it makes the most of every precious drop. Go on your garden will…
DIY Water Tank – Video
So you want to store water but you don’t have the big bucks for a glamorous tank? Fear not, you can still have water. Learn how to turn and old…
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…
Which Tank – Video
You are about to embark on a relationship that will be long and lasting. And as there is no ‘d-i-v-o-r-c-e’ in tank world, let us help you get it…
Should I Use Sphagnum or Peat Moss?
To reduce global heating we should not use peat products in gardens, but peat moss is sold to us both by itself and in some potting mixes. If you…
Rentals & Small Spaces as Productive Oases
As population and cities grow, houses on traditional quarter acre blocks are becoming more expensive and you may only have the option of renting or…
A Community Water Conservation Project
Sometimes it’s possible to achieve multiple outcomes at the same time. Through government assistance, a Melbourne community has been able to harvest…
Green Roofs
Green roofs are rooftops equipped to grow gardens. This innovative infrastructure offers an excellent prospect for inner city gardening. Like any…
Your Garden and your Ecological Footprint
Can what we do in our gardens affect our ecological footprint? You bet it does, and we explore here just how. Do you know what Australia’s ecological…
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…
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…
