Our gardens are guzzling between one quarter and one half of all domestic water (or were before restrictions were brought in for some parts of Australia). With our very dry land, where fresh water is a relative trickle, we need to get waterwise ….. and fast!!
Waterwise Gardening sets out the Six Vital Principles by which we can have a beautiful garden and save water, too. It describes over 200 drought-tolerant trees, shrubs, groundcovers, perennials and bulbs – most of which are illustrated, and discusses their needs and features. Full of information on waterwise design, the power of mulch, the pros and cons of various watering systems and products, this fifth edition is a complete revision of Kevin Walsh’s pioneering book, Water-saving Gardening.
This new edition has many colour and easy-to-follow text and diagrams, so that you can pick up handy tips, select plants, contemplate changes to your garden’s layout or get into the finer points of setting up a tank and using grey water. Whatever you do, your waterwise garden can always be colourful and attractive. Beat the water restrictions, save water and save on your water bill.
