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Fact Sheets: Waterwise Gardening

Groundcovers

Jerry Coleby-Williams, 22/11/2008
Jerry looks at a range of ground covers that can be used as lawn alternatives

Boat's End

Sophie Thomson, 15/11/2008
Sophie Thompson discovers a stunning low-maintenance garden in South Australia

Reuse in the Garden

Jerry Coleby-Williams, 08/11/2008
Jerry Coleby-Williams gives tips on reusing common waste materials

Maintaining Drip Irrigation

Josh Byrne, 25/10/2008
Josh Byrne explains how to maintain a drip irrigation system

Hydroponics

Jane Edmanson, 27/09/2008
Jane Edmanson visits a hydroponic expert

The Science of Watering

Josh Byrne, 02/08/2008
Josh explores the science of garden watering

A 'Rain Garden'

John Patrick, 05/07/2008
John builds a rain garden

Soil Wetting Agents & Gels

John Patrick, 31/05/2008
John learns about soil wetting agents and gels

Dry-Climate Orchard

Sophie Thomson, 10/05/2008
Sophie visits an orchard specialising in dry-climate fruit and nut trees

The Value of Trees

John Patrick, 05/04/2008
John discovers the value of trees in our urban landscapes

Dry-Climate Garden

Sophie Thomson, 22/03/2008
Sophie meets dry-climate gardening expert Trevor Nottle

Waterwise Ground Covers

John Patrick, 01/03/2008
John discovers some waterwise ground covers

Rainwater Tanks

Colin Campbell, 06/10/2007
Colin helps gardeners determine the tank they need

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Water Conservation Garden

John Patrick, 14/04/2007
John explores a water conservation garden

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21st Century Garden

Jane Edmanson, 24/03/2007
Jane revisits the 21st century garden

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Stressed Trees

John Patrick, 24/03/2007
John explains about stressed trees

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Watering Systems

Angus Stewart, 24/03/2007
Angus trials new watering systems

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Drought-Tolerant Plants

Jane Edmanson, 10/03/2007
Jane lists her top five drought-tolerant plants

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Surviving the Dry

Jerry Coleby-Williams, 10/03/2007
Jerry explains how he’s survived the dry

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A Changed Garden

Jane Edmanson, 03/03/2007
Jane visits Zoe Monotti’s changed garden

A Water-Wise Garden

Sophie Thomson, 23/12/2006
Sophie explains the principles of her water-wise garden
Several years ago, when permanent water restrictions were introduced, gardeners across Australia went into a panic, believing that their precious gardens would turn to dust.

Rainwater Tanks

Josh Byrne, 23/12/2006
Josh talks about rainwater tanks
With so much of the country in drought, water conservation is on our minds and making the most of natural rain is the perfect place to start.

Creating a Small Garden

Josh Byrne, 11/11/2006
Josh explains his plans to recycle organic waste
The 3,500 litre in ground rainwater tank is installed.

Rainwater Tanks

Josh Byrne, 16/09/2006
Josh talks about rainwater tanks
With so much of the country in drought, water conservation is on our minds and making the most of natural rain is the perfect place to start.

Creating a Small Garden

Josh Byrne, 15/07/2006
Josh installs a grey water system
The next step in setting up the new garden is to install a grey water system - a big job, but a critical one.

Pete To Your Place

Peter Cundall, 08/07/2006
Peter visits a garden to give advice on improving soil structure
The biggest problem for most garden lovers in many parts of Australia is lack of water.

A Water-Wise Garden

Sophie Thomson, 10/06/2006
Sophie explains the principles of her water-wise garden
Several years ago, when permanent water restrictions were introduced, gardeners across Australia went into a panic, believing that their precious gardens would turn to dust.

Gardening Australia Expo Brisbane - Waterwise Gardening

Sophie Thomson, 19/05/2006
Although not a new idea, the concept of being a waterwise gardener has been forced upon us by water restrictions.

Drought Proofing your Garden

Sophie Thomson, 17/09/2005
Sophie visits a “drought proof” garden in the Adelaide Hills

Water Techniques

Jerry Coleby-Williams, 17/09/2005
Jerry talks about water saving techniques

Waterwise Gardener of the Year

Josh Byrne, 17/09/2005
Josh meets Jeanette Woods – our Waterwise Gardener of the Year.

Waterwise Garden

Melissa King, 09/07/2005
Melissa visits the waterwise garden of Lawrie Koelmeyer.

Salvia

John Patrick, 04/06/2005
John profiles some Salvias.

Grey Water

Joshua Byrne, 28/05/2005
Josh talks about using Grey Water on the garden.

Re-using Plastic

Andrew O'Sullivan, 02/04/2005
Andrew gives us some tips on reusing plastic.

Andrew's Garden

Andrew O'Sullivan, 05/03/2005
Andrew O’Sullivan, one of our NSW Presenters, shows us his private oasis in inner Sydney.

Water Special - Designing a Waterwise Garden

Melissa King, 05/11/2004
Water Special - Designing a Waterwise Garden

Water Special - Plant Selection

Melissa King, 05/11/2004
Water Special - Plant Selection

Water Special - Soil Preparation & Mulch

Melissa King, 05/11/2004
Water Special - Soil Preparation & Mulch

Water Special - Water Collection

Melissa King, 05/11/2004
Water Special - Water Collection

Water Special - Water Re-use

Melissa King, 05/11/2004
Water Special - Water Re-use

Rainwater Tanks

Andrew O'Sullivan, 01/10/2004
Rainwater Tanks

Permaculture #7 - Greywater

Josh Byrne, 10/09/2004
Permaculture #7 - Greywater

Permaculture #6 - Drip Irrigation

Josh Byrne, 27/08/2004
Permaculture #6 - Drip Irrigation

SA Grandeur

Malcolm Campbell, 20/08/2004
SA Grandeur

Permaculture #5 - Wetland

Joshua Byrne, 13/08/2004
Permaculture #5 - Wetland

Water Re-use

Malcolm Campbell, 06/08/2004
Water Re-use

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Best Waterwise Plants

Melissa King, 21/03/2003
Much of Australia is in the grip of drought.

Reclaiming Water

Malcolm Campbell, 21/03/2003
With drought affecting so much of southern Australia this summer, there is a much greater awareness of the home treatment of water for use and reuse, by a range of different systems.

Leeks & Carrots & Soaker Hose Idea

Peter Cundall, 07/03/2003
Leeks and Carrots
When planting leek seedlings, firstly make a row of holes and then drop them in so that most of the plant is in the hole.

Hose Sprinkler

Peter Cundall, 21/02/2003
Hose Sprinkler
It is inspiring to find that poor people from poverty stricken parts of the world are able to reuse rather than recycle.