Water Saving Gardens

Unlimited water out of the tap is a thing of the past for most of us. If we're going to have successful gardens in the harsh environment we live in, water tanks combined with efficient use of water must play an important role in garden designs of the future.

This page is about general approaches to creating water-saving gardens in Queensland. More about specific drought tolerant plants here: Drought tolerant plants and about watering and irrigation in general here: Garden Watering Issues. Things to help you water efficiently here: Irrigation & Water-saving equipment. There are also some links about lawn management here: Lawn and Turf supplies

News

Does greywater on the garden make you sick?

An Israeli study in which the health of users was compared to non-users over a one-year period has shown no greater risk of water-related diseases such as gastroenteritis by garden irrigation with graywater, at least in arid areas. Source: Graywater Reuse for Irrigation Deemed Safe (December, 2015)

More Online Information

MOST OF THESE ARE OUT OF DATE BUT ARE BEING RETAINED FOR THE TIME BEING AS IT MAY STILL BE POSSIBLE TO HUNT DOWN SOME OF THE LINKED INFORMATION

Below are some selected sites from around Australia and the world discussing garden design, maintenance practices and other aspects of garden water conservation. Not all the information may be directly applicable where you live, but should at least provide ideas for further research.

Check also with your relevant government authorities, which may be able to help you with advice and information about current watering regulations, water storage and re-use in your area. Irrigation with greywater, for example, may be illegal or strictly regulated where you live.