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) [...]
Are water tanks the best way to save water in Darwin? Our research tells us that whilst water tanks are a great way to capture rain water for later use, installing a rainwater tank is generally not [...]
Q&A
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]