- If you need a watering system consider installing a drip irrigation system. It will cut wastage by making sure the water goes only where you need it.
- A good soaking every now and then with a hand-held hose will help make your lawn more drought resistant by encouraging deeper roots.
- To help establish your new lawn and minimise the water it requires, apply a light top dressing to your lawn. Talk to your local nursery or landscape supplier about a suitable weed-free, sand based, organic top dressing mix.
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- When planting new garden beds, group plants with similar watering needs together.
- Don't mow lawns too short.
- Cut only the top third of the leaf area, leaving it 3cm or higher.
- Reduce water loss even further by saving your lawn clippings to use as mulch on your lawn or garden.
- Regularly check your outdoor taps, pipes and plumbing fixtures for leaks.
- Just one dripping tap can waste 2,000 litres a month.
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- Use deep mulch and add compost to your soil. These add nutrients and help to retain moisture and reduce evaporation
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- When washing your car, park it on the lawn and use a bucket for washing and rinsing. This way you can save water, as well as water and fertilise your lawn - car shampoos use phosphates that are similar to many fertilisers.
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