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Water Conservation Garden


This garden encourages water conservation. There are two sides of the garden - one side uses lots of water and the other conserves water.

The large tank on the left is 5000L and indicates how much water a water unwise family of five can use in a day. The plants there are natives that use a lot of water.

The tank on the right is 600L and indicates how little a water wise family of five can use in a day, if water conservation measures are used. The plants there are drought tolerant.

Water conservation in the home doesn’t stop at the tap. Through careful, informed plant selection for your garden, it is possible to maintain a healthy and attractive garden, while drastically reducing your watering requirements.

Native plants are well adapted to local conditions and therefore offer sensible waterwise alternatives when designing a garden. These plants also often provide food and refuge for native animals, such as birds and insects. During drought periods, it makes sense to use drought tolerant plants which require little or no water.

Rain gardens or bio-retention systems are another innovative way to filter and treat excess runoff from rooftops, driveways and paved areas. This allows incorporation of wetlands type plants into your garden without using metered water.
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