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Water-wise Gardening is Important

The benefits of having plants around us are many – the environmental and financial benefits of keeping them alive are just as important.   Water-wise gardening and watering are important elements in garden design and a well-designed irrigation system produces healthier plants, results in less maintenance, reduces water consumption and lowers water bills !

Watering with a hose wastes time and water.  It can also result in weak and vulnerable plants if insufficient water is applied each time, causing plants to make mainly surface roots, which are then in danger of drying out or being damaged by digging.   A professionally designed and installed irrigation system will cater for your specific requirements (and those of your plants!). For more advice on irrigation systems, contact Green Solutions Landscaping .

Designing a Water-Wise Garden

To get the most benefit from an irrigation system, various principles should be built into the design of the garden:

• Plants should be grouped according to the amount of water they need;
• Water-wise plants should be selected where possible;
• The slope of the ground should be managed to prevent run-off ;
• Automatic systems save time and water, especially if they include rain sensors;
• Sprinklers should be positioned so that the water goes where it is needed and doesn’t end up on the pavement or driveway.

Contact Green Solutions for sound advice on irrigation systems, before buying something that does not suit your garden's water needs.