Water Tube - cost effective drip irrigation tree watering system

The Water Tube and Tree Well are easy to install watering systems which needs to be filled only once a month.  These water efficient tree irrigation systems saving water costs and in turn help the environment. The 20 L Water Tube releases water at a controlled rate over 16 days. Water Tube also creates its own micro climate and heps protect plants from frost and the elements. Water Tube is an innovative solution to keep plants healthy and alive and is suitable for small gardens or large scale farming.

See the Water Once website for details. 

Save water in the garden information e-book

City West Water has produced a e-book titled Gardening to save water. The booklet, available on their website, gives you all kinds of water saving tips and water saving ideas to help you save water in the garden. The booklet covers the following topics:

• Garden Watering tips
• Garden Design Tips
• Soil improvement tips
• Compost and mulch tips
• Greywater use on the garden
• low water use plants
• lawn and alternatives

This Gardening to Save Water e-book is a free download at the City West Water website.

Water efficient tree watering system

Hydrosyph is a water saving, low cost watering system for plants, used to establish root system of trees, shrubs and other plants during the first 6 to 8 weeks following planting.  Hydrosyph holds water in a reservoir above the plant and delivers water and fertilizer as required by the plant.  This minimizes water evaporation and ensures plants receive the nutrient they need during this vital stage of growth.

The Hydrosposh water system is very cost effective stating at around $25 for 5 units.  Check out the Hydrosoph website, the economical watering system for trees.

Garden Safe Planet Ark Laundry Powder

Planet Ark has produced a Laundry detergent that’s garden friendly.  If you’re pouring your laundry grey water water on the garden and are concerned that the high pH might and high phosphates might kil your plants, then check out this detergent from Planet Ark.

Platen Arks detergent has been independently tested by Sydney Environmental and Soil Laboratory for their suitability for use in irrigation (including watering the garden). The grey water was found to be suitable for salt-sensitive plants. and phosphorus-sensitive plants.

Check out the Planet Ark Website.

Sustainable Gardening Australia

Sustainable Gardening Australia has some great resources for helping to keep your garden green. Visit the SGA forum for heaps of great tips like sodium free soap and drought tolerant plants.

RainSaver - Rainwater Diverter

Australian RainSaver has a nifty rainwater diverter which attaches to your down-pipe and redirects water through hoses to your garden.  Check out the RainSaver product page for details.

Eco Bag Tree Drip Watering System

The Eco Bag water saving device is an automatic watering system consisting of a plastic container which drips water into the roots of a shrub or tree over a long period. The bag holds 20 litres of water and its capillary wick will drip one litre of water every 24 hours. Made from special heavy duty UV-treated plastic, the bag gives coverage of half a square meter around the base of the plant. Its ability to save water by reducing soil moisture evaporation losses and prevention of weeds from competing for water at the base of the plant is a big plus for the Eco Bag.

Check out the Eco Bag product page for more.

Water your plants only when they need it

Water your plants only when they need it by testing soil moisture content with a water probe. Available at most good hardware stores for a measly $12, a soil moisture probe can check the water content of your soil.