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Irrigation systems

The best way to water your garden efficiently is to install an irrigation system.

Did you know that:

  • Hand watering every day for 30 minutes can use up to 60,000 litres in one summer
  • Frequent hand watering can cause plants to develop shallow roots and become less hardy, and
  • Deep watering with an irrigation system once a week uses far less water and takes that water where it's needed - the root system?

Installing an irrigation system means that you'll save water. your plants will be healthier, and you'll have more time to sit back and enjoy your garden.

A watering system lets you deliver different amounts of water to the different areas of your garden depending on plant type and an automated system means you won't ever forget to turn the tap off.

Your local nursery or garden centre can help you decide what sort of irrigation system your garden needs.

Irrigation Recipe Card (49 kb)

 
 
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