CREATE A SMART WATERING PLAN GARDENING RESOURCES

MY QUICK REPORT

STEP 1.

SELECT YOUR REGION

Coastal
Northern Plains
Central & Southern Plains
Hills
Central and Southern Plains
Residents will typically experience protection from northerly and westerly wind and protection from the sun, half day. The typical soil type found is �improved soil�, to a depth of 300mm. The average garden bed size in this zone is of 25m2.
Northern Plains
Residents will typically experience full exposure to northerly and westerly wind and no protection from sun. The typical soil type found is �clay soil�, to a depth of 300mm. The average garden bed size in this zone is of 15m2.
Coastal
Residents will typically experience partial protection from northerly and westerly wind and fully exposed to sun. The typical soil type found is �sandy soil�, to a depth of 200mm. The average garden bed size in this zone is of 10m2.
Hills
Residents will typically experience partial protection from northerly and westerly wind and protection from the sun, half day. The typical soil type found is �sandy soil�, to a depth of 200mm. The average garden bed size in this zone is of 30m2.

STEP 2.

SELECT YOUR GARDEN TYPE



Native
A very flexible style, a native garden simply uses a range of Australian natives to create any effect desired. There are native plant choices that suit formal, cottage and other garden styles. Alternatively, you can design an informal, natural look garden, which has plantings and a style which reflects the local Adelaide bush. Native plants are tough, waterwise and low maintenance. Regardless of the look of your garden, if your plantings are dominated by native species, please use this style.
Considered low Water use
Cottage
A cottage garden uses a wide range of colourful perennials, small trees and shrubs to create a vibrant, dense and interesting garden. Beds are informal in style and employ small paths, curved edges and plants that spill over borders and out of pots.
Considered medium water use.
Mediterranean
A clean, modern style, Mediterranean gardens use limited plantings, bright colours, paving, textured walls and large pots and planters to create an interesting, peaceful and waterwise garden.
Considered low water use.
Formal
A formal garden uses straight lines and paths, hedges, small, clipped trees and standard shrubs to create a garden that is classic, clean and structured. Formal gardens often incorporate large existing shade trees as feature points. Fountains and statues add interest.
Considered medium water use.
Modern Australian
Popularised by TV garden designers, the Modern Australian style uses a limited palette of plantings to create a striking, architectural garden. Plantings include spiky, strappy leafed and unusually shaped plants that silhouette against clean walls, coloured pebble mulches and paving
Considered low water use.
Adelaide No-care
The Adelaide low maintenance garden is as much a response to gardening through a drought, where only the hardiest plants survive. However, it need not be a style which indicates a lack of care. By careful, waterwise plant choices and dense planting in small beds, a simple garden can be created that will survive and even thrive on neglect.
Considered low water use.

STEP 3.

HOW DO YOU WATER THIS GARDEN?

VIEW MY WATERING PLAN
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The following information defines the typical soil types, broad climatic conditions, microclimates and plant selections for your region and garden type. If your garden is very different please continue straight to the detailed report section.


Your watering plan for this season:

Autumn

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Water duration pending.

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Pending.

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