WATER: New Sydney WaterRight Gardens web tool

The WaterRight Gardens web tool, funded by the National Water Commission through the Raising National Water Standards Program, will help households apply just the right amount of water for their individual garden needs and local conditions.

This online resource can tell Sydney residents how often and how much to water, as well as when to stop watering because of rainfall or seasonal weather changes. It includes postcode-specific advice and popular plants species, and can determine the specific watering needs for different parts of their garden, depending on its plants and soil, wind and shade conditions. It shows residents how to maintain a healthy garden whilst avoiding wasteful and unnecessary watering.

The website can also be used to help design water efficient gardens, thanks to an informative series of fact sheets and guidelines. Links to the Sydney Water Plant Selector Tool will allow people to make plant choices best suited to local Sydney conditions.

Read the media release or access the web tool.