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Meet Rob! If 56 years in Darwin doesn’t make you a local, we don’t know what does! Like most, it’s the relaxed and causal lifestyle and the enjoyment of the great outdoors that keeps Rob staying put [...]
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 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 [...]
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 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 [...]
Congratulations Darwin! You have reduced your average residential water use by 20% over the last 5 years! Gone are the days of watering down footpaths, washing cars on the concrete driveway and [...]
For the second year running, Living Water Smart is running a program in schools designed to create generational change and broad community awareness around the issue of water consumption in the Darwin region, called The Darwin Water Challenge.
A great advantage of living rural is the surrounding environment. But there is a lot to do, especially with a large garden to look after and keeping on top of water leaks.
Want to know what the weather’s doing right where you live? The Weather Web gives real-time data for your suburb, helping you water smarter, avoid overwatering and save up to 50% on your water bill.