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What water saving devices did you install this year?
With climate change steadfastly bolted into our mindset these days it comes as no surprise to many gardeners that saving water may be part of the solution. We've begun planting water-wise plants, installed some rain water barrels and changed our taps and hoses to more effectively utilise this limited, and precious resource. But, is there more that can be done? And, more importantly, should we be doing it?
So, I'm keen to hear from you - the readers of this blog - as to what water saving devices you implemented this year and what were the results? Did you find that these gadgets, devices and technologies were all that they were cracked up to be and did they effectively reduce your use of water in the home and garden?
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We made two rain barrels this spring. The conservation district had a workshop. We'll get two more next spring. I made a post with a video on May 29, 09. Nice post and pic.
jim
Posted by: Jim Groble | December 6, 2009 10:49 AM
Jim, where is this video you posted?
Posted by: Paul | December 6, 2009 1:01 PM
Sorry, found it by clicking your name!
Posted by: Paul | December 6, 2009 1:06 PM
I looked at the water 'bins' at Bunnings but decided not to go with them. As I rent & can't afford much in the way of permanent things I just got 2 rubbish bins from Crazy Clerks for $5 each & put them under the carport roof. Works well. BTW why are my tomatoes not doing well? Go see my blog for last Saturday when you have time. Cheers Angie
Posted by: Angie | December 9, 2009 12:02 PM
The best water savings in irrigation is achieved by matching the water discharge rate to the plant uptake rate. Drain below the root zone is therefore prevented and the water/air balance in the soil is better for the plant. The method was developed in Israel and called “Micro-Drip Irrigation” and “Gravity Drip Irrigation” enables a discharge as low as one glass of water (250CC) per hour. The Gravity kit can be connected directly to a rain collection barrel and water flows by itself.
Rain-Tal Ltd specializes in Low Volume and Micro-Drip Irrigation methods. For more details:
http://www.rain-tal.com
Posted by: Gideon | January 21, 2010 3:26 AM