Garden
If you’ve noticed pools of water in your garden or dry patches on your lawn, your irrigation system might need fine tuning.
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.
Peter has lived in the Territory for over 43 years, with 10 years in the bush and the last 30 years in Virginia. An ardent gardener, he loves the dry season and storms in the wet. “The Top End is just [...]
Before you grab your gloves and head to the nursery, take a moment to think about the plants that will really thrive in your patch.
Moving here with his family in 1963, it’s safe to say Peter’s a true-blue Territorian. He ran a domestic gardening, landscaping and irrigation business from his Holden ute during the 80s and 90s [...]
Meet Michael from Killarney Homes... The easy access to fishing and camping right at your doorstep has kept Michael here in Darwin for the past 20 years. He has been in the landscaping game for over [...]
Meet Quentin from Darwin Mowing... When you’ve been in the industry 27 years it is safe to say you’re part of the furniture, or in this case, part of the garden. For Quentin Green, owner of Darwin [...]
Meet Gerry! After arriving in Darwin in October 1989 after a long, hot road trip up the west coast, Gerry VanWees started his first job as a Ringer on Bonrook Station. He then moved on to completing a [...]
Meet Nick! It’s the laid back lifestyle that’s kept Nick Day here in the Territory all these years. This certified irrigation designer and turf farmer has worked in the industry for over 35 years [...]
Meet Dan from Down 2 Earth Gardens and Landscapes... Dan Brown from Down 2 Earth Gardens and Landscapes has been in the industry for over 10 years. With qualifications in horticulture and permaculture [...]
Hunter Hydrawise The Hunter Hydrawise is one of many smart irrigation controllers on the market. The Hydrawise system automatically adjusts your watering based on accurate local weather data. The [...]
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.