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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
Water and Plants Simple article discusses the various roles water plays in the plant. Arizona Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County
Water Deficits Lead to Stressed Plants Arizona Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County
The Myth of Wilting Leaves Is leaf wilt the best indicator of insufficient soil moisture? Washington State University (PDF)
Record Temps Require Rapid Response to Watering Arid-Southwestern Gardening Information, University of Arizona
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)
Different Watering Methods University of Illinois Extension
Wrong way to water trees New Mexico State University
Caring for Trees in a Dry Climate Colorado State University
Take a Hard Look at Water-Holding Compounds University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA
Hydrogels: Are They Safe? - January 14, 2009 Discusses polyacrylamide (PAM) hydrogels Arizona Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County
The Myth of Antitranspirants Do antitranspirants prevent drought stress? Washington State University (PDF)

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