Saving Water Outdoors

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Outdoor water use accounts for 25-50% of the average home’s water.

Gardens are an area where huge amounts of water are wasted. Examples include leaving sprinkler systems running for unnecessary amounts of time and hosing down pathways instead of sweeping them. It is worth thinking about reducing the amount of water you use on your garden, collecting rainwater for use and recycling greywater. With the use of water-saving technologies and a bit of planning you can have attractive and productive gardens whilst being wise about water.

Garden products approved to use the Smart Approved WaterMark label can help make your watering more efficient such as mulches, soil wetting agents and irrigation controllers. There are also rainwater diverters to capture water to use on the garden and greywater systems to help reuse water around the home.

Pools and washing cars also use a huge amount of water. Explore ways below to cut down your use in these areas too.

When to water

Click here to discover when it is best to water your vegetable garden, pot plants or ornamental trees.

How much to water?

Click here to discover if you're giving the plants and lawn too much water.

Watering Systems

Click here to discover which system is most appropriate for your plant and garden needs. 

Rainwater Tanks

Click here to discover the benefits of using rainwater, how to choose a tank suitable for you and how to install it.

Understanding Greywater

Click here to discover how greywater from the bathroom, laundry and kitchen can be a fantastic garden resource.

Mulch and Compost

Click here to discover how your garden can be water efficient and green all the time.

Garden Design

Click here to discover how to design a beautiful and waterwise garden.

Car Washing

There are many ways to clean cars without excessive water - check out options like waterless car washes and high pressure low-flow cleaners here.

Pool and Spa

By using rainwater and an approved pool cover its possible to minimise the water wasted with your swimming pool. Click here to learn more.