Mulching
A well mulched garden stops evaporation by up to 70%. Prepare your soil
Using fertiliser, water storing agents and wetting crystals will ensure your soil stays as healthy as possible. Check your outdoor taps and hoses for leaks
A dripping tap or leaking hose wastes lots of water. Repair leaking taps immediately. Use a cover on your pool
and check the pool for leaks
A pool cover will reduce evaporation from the pool.
If planting new plants, choose drought tolerant ones Drought tolerant plants
have a better chance of survival in dry climates and they can look great too! Don’t cut the lawn too short
Longer grass has deeper roots which are more resilient.
Install a rainwater tank Great for the garden and pool and you can use it anytime.
Connect your tank to your toilet and washing machine to achieve the greatest water savings and be eligable to further goverment rebates.
Further information on water saving tip can be found on the following links.
