February 26, 2013
In this list are things you can implement both indoors and outdoors to help save the environment.
February 18, 2013
What happens to fish that swim in waters tainted by traces of drugs that people take? When it’s an anti-anxiety drug, they become hyper, anti-social and […]
January 27, 2013
Many communities across Africa are directly dependent on wetlands for their survival, while wetlands provide indirect, but crucial services to many others. Yet despite this, these […]
January 20, 2013
Thirst may bring technical progress to a halt, UN experts warn in their report “Managing Water under Uncertainty and Risk”. The authors of this document are […]
December 27, 2012
FLOODING has inundated 7,320 properties around the country this year, including nearly 1,900 in recent weeks. Models predict that the climate will get wetter, with more […]
November 22, 2012
South Africa’s wine producers are increasingly using modern wine-making technology in a bid to reduce power and water costs, says winemaker Johan Weidenman of Spruitdrift, in […]
September 26, 2012
A NEW scheme to save water could help prevent harbour pollution as well as provide an ongoing water supply for Sydney, experts say. The plans, being […]
September 21, 2012
There are many reasons to create landscapes in our yards – to add softness to the harsh angles of a home, to make the transition from […]
September 7, 2012
Because gardens are often so water-intensive, it is important to look at the principles of water-wise gardening. Water-wise gardens are also lower maintenance than normal gardens. […]
July 14, 2012
RAIN GARDENS: They will ease strain on the municipal sewer system and keep pollutants out of lakes, streams Rain gardens can be an attractive and effective […]
May 31, 2012
Rain Garden Installation Guide Raingardens are a great way to utilise rainwater from your rooftop and reduce stormwater runoff. Rainwater can also be directly harvested into […]
April 9, 2012
The types and sizes of water tanks used for rainwater harvesting vary around the world and some have very interesting innovations.
June 28, 2011
Studies estimate that 1 square metre of grassed rooftop can remove up to 2kg of polluted particles from the air every year, depending on the foliage […]
June 28, 2011
Offering respite from the urban jungle along with a host of unseen building benefits, green rooftops are now a rapidly growing trend. Half of humanity now […]
May 31, 2011
There are two main reasons why using synthetic chemicals on your garden should be a no-no. Firstly, unless you get the balance absolutely perfect, the reality […]