Conserving water in the garden

Small steps for big change

• If possible, wash your car on the lawn.  It will water your grass and stop the chemicals going down the stormwater drains.  
• Make sure you’re watering your lawn and not footpaths, driveways, the side of the house or the street. 
• Check outside taps for leaks. A dripping tap can waste up to 60,000 litres a year. 
• Use mulch on your garden to reduce the need for watering.
• Capture rain water in a barrel and use it for washing the car or watering your garden.
• Use a broom to instead of a hose to clean your driveway.

Thinking bigger?  Why not try:

• Choose plants that fit in well with your local climate and soil conditions to reduce the need for watering.  
• Instead of watering at random, check for soil moisture two to three inches below the surface before watering.