As a nation of garden lovers it’s important that we are all careful when tending our gardens in order to conserve as much of the mains water supply as possible.
Top tips to conserve water in the Garden:
» Install a water butt or similar to make use of all of that rain water that lands on [...]
Even when water seems abundant it’s important that we all do our bit to conserve as much as possible, aside from the obvious benefits of conserving water in an effort to reduce costs to you or your business, the widely publicised environmental concerns should also give us all a real incentive to conserve water. Many [...]
The first rain for the season is here. We had a full 2 mm last night and light drizzles most of today. My vegetable garden will be so grateful!
But, as the rain was washing down the window, I thought of all the water going to waste. Water running down gutters, [...]
Pre-manufactured wormeries are pricey. Here’s how to make your own!
Many homeowners have some kind of composting system in operation and are able to turn their kitchen and garden waste into useful compost with very little effort.
Composting, however, is substantially harder for people living in sectional title schemes. Firstly, most occupants are not inclined to keep [...]
Although watering your garden may be recreational or therapeutic value, too much water usually ends up being wasted, especially in our dry conditions. We have to alter our existing gardens to incorporate water saving ideas. Landscaping that use less water should be considered and become more popular in South Africa. Whether [...]
Fresh water is a scarce resource in South Africa as rainfall is highly variable from year to year. We all have a part to play in conserving as much valuable water as possible.
Here are some tips on how to save water:
* Install a low-flow shower head and tap aerators on all taps.
* Flush toilets only [...]
Initially there are a few simple principles to consider; thereafter the easy use of drought-tolerant plants takes all the trouble out of being water wise.
The main focus behind creating a water wise garden is to create one that is both attractive and functional whilst thriving on minimal water.
Did you know?
Outdoor water use accounts for more [...]
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