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Water zoning your garden to save water

In summary...

  • Plan and research your garden ideas carefully for the best results
  • Create impact in your design with mass plantings and groupings
  • Use grouping into zones to make the garden water efficient
  • Group plants into high , medium and low water use zones
  • Use beds near areas of gravel and paving for high water use plants
  • Use low water use plants in the most exposed, hottest positions
  • Shelter the house from heat extremes
  • Colour, texture, shape and contrast should be used to create a wonderful garden
  • Many of the best design effects can be created with drought hardy plants