Garden

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 [...]

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 [...]

Wish you had the time to make your garden more water efficient? Depending on the nature of your business, a high percentage of your water use is likely to be on lawns and gardens. Whether you are a [...]

Ever wondered what your irrigation system is getting up to when you're not at home? Turns out Jackie's sprinklers weren't doing what they were supposed to and she was over watering. "The Garden Tune [...]

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 [...]

The wet season is a great time to save water in the garden and reduce your annual water bill, and Tim from Nightcliff is doing just that! “I have got my irrigation schedule down to one day a week and [...]

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 gave [...]

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.

In Darwin, we need to be careful about our water use all year round – even in the wet. While it may rain a lot in the wet season, only a small percentage of this water actually falls in the Darwin [...]

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 [...]

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.

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.