Drip drip drip … you'll know what to do. Try these water saving GIY jobs.
In this video I'll show you how to build a wicking bed. It's like a giant self-watering pot that keeps the roots out, grows a great garden and is a brilliant water saver. Over the years I've learnt shortcuts. There aren't many shortcuts in this video!
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Worms are a pet that just keeps on giving. They only give you joy and are great little gardeners.
If you're a worm fan, or just starting out, this is a great way to get worms to do lots of the gardening for you. You feed them your food scraps in a 'tower' or tube, they come and eat it, then explore the garden doing their wormy business all through the soil. This makes your garden rich, fertile and bountiful ...and all you've had to do is feed the little worms the right stuff.
Dripping taps are a form of madness-making music and can waste heaps of water and energy if it is the hot water tap.
Tap into your inner plumber and fix it in a flash.
This GIY video shows how to fix a vandal-proof tap. There are many differend types of tap but most are the same underneath. The process of changing the valve/washer is all the same once the 'headgear' (tap) is off.
It doesn't show you how to fix a mixer (ceramic disc) tap.
TRICKINESS RATING: Moderately easy
There are some great rebates and incentives available from your local, state and federal government to help you reduce your energy and water use.
Check out these sites to see what you are eligible for.
In this GIY episode learn successful seed sowing secrets (say that with an Alan Seale whistle!).
A little seed, in the right soil and season, will flourish into flowers and food.
Growing them yourself will ensure that you have healthy, thriving plants and any extras can be given away to friends and neighbours.