How will garden design help me be wise about water?
• Its important to group plants with similar water needs together so you dont unnecessarily over water or under water individual plants. • Group thirsty plants together so that you can water them more regularly without wasting water on plants that dont need it. • Place thirsty plants in protected positions to prevent evaporation. • Plant a group of colourful annuals in a spot thats easy to hand water. • You can use water wise plants to keep hot, dry or hard to reach places looking good while you save water. Bear in mind Remember to keep water up to trees and shrubs, even in times of drought. Replacing them is expensive and time-consuming. Try digging a well around them to keep the water from running off the surface of the soil.
