The Queensland Gardening Pages

Information & resources about plants & gardens for Brisbane & Qld

Garden Watering Issues

This page will address the subject of soil moisture, plant water use, water quality and irrigation techniques in general. See the column at right for related topics on other pages.

Consult your local council
Be sure to consult your local government authority for current information about local watering restrictions, irrigation regulations and related issues, as these can change at short notice. Links to many Qld councils are provided on this website's Regional Pages.

Links

Queensland

Watering your garden Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Water

Rest of Australia

Getting Started 7: Watering Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants

Effective Watering in the Garden Includes discussion on managing irrigation with saline bore water. Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants

Water Conservation in the Garden - Greywater general information and comments on Australian native plants. Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants

International

What Constitutes an Effective Rain Event? Texas A&M University

Does watering burn plants? New Mexico State University

The Myth of Hot-Weather Watering Does watering plants in the hot sun scorch their leaves? Washington State University (PDF)

Record Temps Require Rapid Response to Watering Arid-Southwestern Gardening Information, University of Arizona

The Myth of Wilting Leaves Is leaf wilt the best indicator of insufficient soil moisture? Washington State University (PDF)

Wrong way to water trees New Mexico State University

Caring for Trees in a Dry Climate Colorado State University

Recognizing drought stress in plants can be confusing Penn State University

Take a Hard Look at Water-Holding Compounds University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA

The Myth of Antitranspirants "Antitranspirants prevent drought stress, especially in newly installed trees and shrubs" Washington State University (PDF)

Waterlogged soils causing problems for Oklahoma gardeners Oklahoma State University

It's hoped to bring you more information on this topic in future updates.

Related topics:

Regional Pages (councils)

Weather & Climate

Irrigation & Water-saving equipment

Water Efficient Gardens

Drought tolerant plants

Soil Additives

Mulches