Water Saving Tip
Not sure how much to water your garden? You’re not alone. With different plants and sprinkler systems to consider, it can get confusing. But it doesn’t have to be.
When Jackie discovered her sprinklers were running rogue, she took charge. By learning how her irrigation system really worked, she halved her water use, kept her garden thriving, and saved $1,700 in a year.
In the Wet season, the easiest way to save water is to turn off your sprinklers when it rains!
We need to be careful about our water use all year round – even in the wet weather. If you are going away: Reduce your irrigation schedule and let nature do the watering! Ask a neighbour or house [...]
Many people think that Darwin has an endless supply of water, but this is a myth. We are currently using more water than can be captured and supplied in the long term. As development in our city grows [...]
Living Water Smart is a Power and Water initiative that was first established in 2014 to help the Darwin region save money, deliberately delay costly infrastructure spend and, of course, understand [...]
Irrigation systems can leak for a number of reasons, resulting in unnecessary water losses. Drippers can block up or blow off, joints can leak and pipes can split.
Small leaks can add up fast. Make leak checks part of your regular maintenance regime and save yourself a bucket (literally).
All of us want to save money on our water bills. Making some small adjustments can make a big difference.
An attractive, well maintained garden or communal space can be a real point of difference to prospective tenants. Keeping on top of garden maintenance doesn’t have to be a major headache, but what it [...]
Get the most out of your garden without wasting water.
When watering, less really is more. But if you’re unsure (as most of us are) and are over watering just to be on the safe side, take a minute to read our advice on how to plan your watering schedule according to the time of year. Your garden and your water bill will thank you for it.