Water Saving Tips
Ever wondered where Alice Springs gets its water? We rely on a massive underground aquifer, but it’s not being refilled as much as we draw out of it. Here’s why every drop counts, and how small changes at home can help protect the town’s water future.
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.
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Advice for gardeners and caretakers Leaks in schools can be extremely wasteful and costly, so it’s important that those responsible for maintenance know what to look out for, and how to fix or report [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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Living Water Smart have a range of initiatives to help Darwin’s community save water and save money.
Ever wondered where Alice Springs gets its water? We rely on a massive underground aquifer, but it’s not being refilled as much as we draw out of it. Here’s why every drop counts, and how small changes at home can help protect the town’s water future.
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.
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 [...]