Irrigation
To make your existing irrigation system ‘smart’, the first step is to determine what type of irrigation system you currently have. Generally there are two types: Standard (central automated) [...]
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. He loves the dry season and storms in the wet.
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 [...]
What’s a smart irrigation controller? It’s a clever device that adjusts watering automatically based on local weather. When it rains, it turns your irrigation down or off, saving water and keeping [...]
Different sprinklers water at different rates, so it’s tricky to know how long to run your system for. A catch can test can help to see if your garden’s getting the right amount.
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 [...]
A smart irrigation controller automatically adjusts watering based on local weather conditions. For example when it rains the smart irrigation controller will reduce or turn off your irrigation to [...]
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 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 [...]