21
Jun
Gardening, Water Wise
Category Archives: Water Wise
06
Apr
DIY, Water Wise
Rainwater Harvesting – An Introduction
On the Urban Rain Systems website, rainwater harvesting is defined as a process in which rainwater that falls onto a roof surface is collected and stored to be used at a later time. By harvesting and using rainwater we are not only reducing our monthly water bills, but also reducing our dependence on water treatment […]
15
Mar
Gardening, Water Wise
EXLGel Step-by-Step
Using EXLGel in flower beds, potted plants and hanging baskets improves plant life while saving water – a win-win situation for your plants (and for you!) It can be used in two ways; wet and dry. Dry Application Mix granules with potting soil or dig into existing pots and flower beds. Water well. The granules […]
31
Aug
Gardening, Water Wise
Beautiful and Useful Indigenous Plants For Your Garden
When we think of herbs several worthy plants spring to mind, but few of them are indigenous. Could it be possible that our indigenous plants also offer culinary delights and potential medicinal benefits? The latter topic is controversial. Most herbal remedies have not been thoroughly studied, and so-called ‘complementary medicines’ should not be considered as […]
26
Apr
Gardening, Water Wise
Savvy Plants
Folks say that one should go the local route, and although it is true that there is no region in this country that does not have its own endemic plants, the question arises whether they are easy to find in a local nursery. Here is a selection of plants for a medium-to-low watering zone, which […]
04
Nov
Gardening, Water Wise
Garden well and still save water? You can do it!
It’s tough out there folks. We have to save, save and save all the water we can! Harsh restrictions have been put in place by certain municipalities in South Africa. For me, this is an ideal opportunity to change our gardening ‘bad habits’ and, most importantly, to toughen up our plants! Here are my top […]
30
May
Gardening, Water Wise
6 Top water-saving tips for the garden
Time to become a water-saving warrior with a flourishing garden full of happy plants. Hydro zone Group plants together according to their water requirements into 1-drop, 2-drop, 3-drop and no-drop zones – the latter including hard surfaces such as permeable paving and gravel, and plants that can survive only on rainwater once established. Plant a […]
