Waterwise gardening

There are many techniques and tips that can be utilised by home gardeners to help them become more water wise.

The key to being truly water wise is to start early with the planning of both the layout of the garden and the choice of plants to be utilised.

This is the stage where the installation of rain water tanks and other water collection, recycling and sprinkling systems can be contemplated.

After this step is completed, the proper use of the right soil and mulch will do much to improve the water efficiency of a garden.

Contrary to what many people think, a water wise garden does not have to contain only cacti, succulent and other plants that are normally associated with desert landscapes.

It is possible to be completely water wise and have a garden that contains rainforest and other tropical looking plants and other traditional favourites. Proper planning, quality soils & mulches and the use of rainwater tanks or other water recycling systems are key.

The staff at The BottleTree can provide the advice and products you need to establish your garden as one that is truly water efficient.

In the current climate conditions your garden will greatly benefit from using rainwater tanks

Your plants will prosper when planted in raised garden beds filled with native soil and topped up with mulch

Mulch not only keeps the weeds out, more importantly it holds the water and keeps the moisture in the ground