A Guide to Perth Water Days

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A Guide to Perth Water Days Its no secret that
the weather in WA is an arid one, prone to long
hot days, and little rain, especially in the
south-west of the state. In addition, a thriving
population and expanding industry in Perth
necessitates the need to manage the states water
resources more efficiently and effectively.
Permanent water restrictions have been in place
since 2007, with a sprinkler ban implemented in
2010 for the winter months. The summer
restrictions apply from 1 September to 31 May,
whereas the winter restrictions apply from 1 June
to 31 August. During the summer, scheme and
domestic bore users are allowed to turn on their
sprinklers 2 days a week, whereas bore only
users are allocated an additional day. Be sure to
check the water corporation site to find out
when your Perth watering days are, as they are
determined by street number.
What you Can Do While you are only allowed to
activate your sprinklers on watering days, you
are granted a few other allowances outside of
the allocated watering days.Homeowners may hand
water their plants with a hose outside of their
watering days, especially if you have a
particularly thirsty plant or parts of your lawn
that needs extra care. While hand watering, it is
a good idea to invest in a handheld sprayer as
it is more efficient. Direct the watering to the
roots of the plant, rather than the leaves, as
plants absorb water through their roots. You are
also allowed to top up any water features you
have installed in your residences such as
swimming pools, ponds and fountains. In
addition, you may also wash your car with a
hose. Water Saving Tips Keeping your garden
green and lush even with water restrictions in
place is completely possible. Here are a few
tips that can help ensure that your plants thrive
even with less watering. Waterwise Garden
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Designing a waterwise garden with a good balance
between plants, lawn and pavement can greatly
reduce the need for watering while still
maintaining the appeal of your property. In
addition, choosing waterwise plants and selecting
the right kind of grass for your lawn will help
you manage your garden better as they require
less watering and will thrive well during hot
weather. Check the Water Corporations site for
more information on waterwise plants. Soil It
is a good idea to bolster the soil periodically
with soil improvers and wetting agents to boost
its water and nutrient holding capacity. This
will the ground retain moisture and keep your
plants healthy and fresh between
waterings. When to Water Watering your plants
before 9am allows the water to properly sink into
the soil and be available to your plants when
the temperature climbs in the middle of the day.
Watering in the middle of the day will not be as
effective as the water is likely to evaporate
from the surface of the ground before it can
penetrate deep into the ground. If youre
looking for information Western Australia
watering days, contact Lukes Landscaping and
Irrigation Services. We provide high quality
service for residential and commercial
landscaping and are dedicated to providing
solutions when creating attractive gardens while
taking into account the water restrictions in
place. Call us at 0424 133 950 for landscapers
Perth and let our experienced team assist you
with any inquiries you might have.