In Katherine, it is important we all work together to ensure our water sources remain safe and reliable. Power and Water's Living Water Smart program is helping the community reduce water use to keep [...]
In the Wet Season, there is really only one irrigation rule of thumb. Turn it off when it rains! However, keep an eye on your garden and only water it if it looks really thirsty.
Irrigation systems can leak for a number of reasons, resulting in unnecessary water losses. Drippers can block up or blow off, joints can leak and pipes can split.
During the Dry Season your lawns, garden beds and native plants have to deal with six to seven months of no rain at all, so it is important to know how to keep them healthy without over watering. When [...]
To help keep Katherine’s water safe, it is essential that we all work together to use less water, both now and into the future. Living Water Smart is working with Katherine businesses to reduce water [...]
When watering, less really is more. But if you’re unsure (as most of us are) and are over watering just to be on the safe side, take a minute to read our advice on how to plan your watering schedule according to the time of year. Your garden and your water bill will thank you for it.
An attractive, well maintained garden or communal space can be a real point of difference to prospective tenants. Keeping on top of garden maintenance doesn’t have to be a major headache, but what it [...]
Katherine residents could be losing a huge amount of water each year in leaks, causing their water bills to shoot up, often with no obvious reason why.
Landscaping of commercial and business properties shares the same principles as any garden. Data from research and consultation has found that the majority of water savings for organisations relate to [...]