Waterwise gardening
Plant selection
Planting hardy shrubs and drought-tolerant plants will help save water.
Choose your plants based on the climate and soils of the area. Planting hardy shrubs and drought-tolerant plants will help save water.
When buying plants, look for ones with these features:
- small leaves
- light-coloured leaves
- hairy or tough leaf surfaces
- deep root systems.
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