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In the Wet season, there is really only one irrigation rule of thumb. Turn it off when it rains! However, keep an eye on your garden and only water it if it looks really thirsty.
With a garden made up of exotics, natives and lawn, Kevin was able to use the Garden Tune Up to set a more water efficient schedule based on the needs of each plant type. "Our water bill was getting [...]
April 2018 In 2017 Living Water Smart introduced an innovative and successful Community Leak Program in partnership with local stakeholders to provide community wide leak checking, leak awareness [...]
Here are some things you should know... Our gardens are a vital part of our lifestyle. They contribute to our well-being by providing aesthetically pleasing and functional environments for our [...]
These are the three Rs of the Wet Season. Self-proclaimed tree hugger, Dan from Down 2 Earth Gardens and Landscapes , is a long time Territorian having arrived in the Top End in 1995. In 2008, Dan [...]
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 our city grows, there is an [...]
The 3-step leak check Step 1 : Ask people in your business not to use water while you do the test, and make sure that there is no water being used in your business i.e. that the dishwasher or [...]
Living Water Smart is a Power and Water initiative to help the Darwin region reduce water use. In Darwin we currently use more water than can be captured and supplied in the long term. It’s not about [...]
The 3-step leak check Step 1 : Ask people in your home not to use water while you do the test, and make sure that there is no water being used in your home i.e. that the washing machine is not on. [...]
All of us want to save money on our water bills. Just making small adjustments to the way we use water can make a big difference.
With rising costs of water, water efficiency is now an important management consideration for all businesses in the Darwin region and Australia.
If you’ve noticed pools of water in your garden or dry patches of lawn, you may have a problem with your irrigation system. Here’s what you need to check.