If your smallholding is anything like ours, given the amazing rainfall we’ve had over the last couple of weeks, there will be areas of standing […]
Tag: WATER MATTERS
How To Measure Rainfall
We have had plenty of opportunity in which to measure rainfall in many areas of the country in the past couple of weeks. Even areas […]
Harvesting Rainwater
Even with a strong borehole of good quality water (and therefore no reliance on expensive municipal supply) there are compelling reasons why harvesting rainwater from […]
Get watering right
The objective of soil moisture management is not merely the conservation of water, but the effective, economical and responsible utilisation of water. Problems arise when […]
Watering your vegetables in Winter
Gauteng being a summer rainfall area, veggie beds will need to be watered in winter. Water is a scarce commodity, so approach this watering with […]
Your Water Footprint
In South Africa, water is a scarce commodity with an average annual rainfall of approximately 464 mm compared with a world average of 860mm, according […]
Water Awareness
If every person takes on a water conservation mind set, disaster can be averted.• Only use what you need ~ don’t waste water!• Toilets are […]
Leaks are not lekker
Gautengers are being urged to conserve water and one of the first things we can do is to make sure that there are no leaks […]