Water saving in the garden

Planet Ark's top water saving tips in the garden:

• Where it is permissable to water, water your garden in the morning or late afternoon to help reduce water loss through evaporation.

• Put mulch around your plants. This helps improve your soil's condition and ability to retain moisture by up to 70 percent.
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• Select local native plants and other water-wise plants and lawns. They require less maintenance and attract native wildlife.

• Use a broom and not a hose to clean paths and driveways.

• Use greywater to water your garden. See Planet Ark's greywater fact sheet for more information.