An imaginative water wise campaign has been launched to teach gardeners how to zone plants according to water needs in the garden.

Indigenous polygalas are easy-to-grow, low maintenance and water wise plants that provide a dazzling display for many months of the year. Words: Beverley Ballard-Tremeer

Succulents are today’s retro plants. Once the fashionable must-have for 1960s-style rockeries and collectors, they have made a comeback – their funky shapes, textures and colours add designer flair to today’s gardens.

There are loads of ways you can use less water in your garden. Find out more…

Did you know that crassulas have a special way of reducing water loss from their leaves that makes them exceptionally water efficient plants?

Protect your garden from the summer heat by using simple water wise ideas.

With the focus on being more water wise in our gardens, why not consider using the ‘grey’ water that is produced by your household? Which water can you use? On which plants should you use it? And what are the repercussions for your garden?

We offer some ideas for helping your garden survive extremely dry spells

A thick layer of mulch is one of the most practical ways to conserve water in the garden. Here’s how to get the best out of mulching your garden.

Despite the severe water shortages being experienced in the Southern and Eastern Cape, a garden keeps growing, and so gardening should continue. Here are a few smart water wise tips for your garden that you can implement right now

A series of Water Wise brochures have been created by Rand Water to raise awareness about water wise gardening. Click on the image to view the corresponding z-fold brochure. Each Z-fold brochure consists of a back and front page.

All you ever need to know about water smart gardening.

Vygies are a family of jewel-like plants that are in full flower during September.

The best of proteas and pincushions have been bred into a range of hybrid varieties especially designed for local gardens.

In celebration of National Water Week, which takes place from March 15-23, 2009, we offer some great tips for becoming a water wise gardener

Did you know at present, South Africa is classified as a water-stressed country as we have less than 1 700 cubic metres of water for each person per year?