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CONSERVING WATER IN LANDSCAPING:


       A FOCUS ON WORLD WATER DAY



             orld  Water  Day,  commemorated
             annually  on  22  March,  is  a  campaign
       Wto honour water and encourage action
       by addressing the world’s water crisis. This day
       serves  to  contribute  towards  the  Sustainable
       Development  Goal  6: Water  and  Sanitation  for
       All  by  2030.  This  year’s  theme  is  Leveraging
       Water for Peace which focuses on the critical role
       water plays in the stability and prosperity of the
       world.
       Explanation of Water for Peace:

       •  Water  could  create  conflict  or  bring  about
       peace in people’s lives.
       •  As the effects of climate change worsen, there

        is  an  urgent  need  for  nations  to  collaborate
        in  safeguarding  and  conserving  our  most
        valuable resource.
       •  Working  together  on  water  issues  can  help

       communities  reduce  the  effects  of  extreme
       weather and adjust to a changing climate.
       •  Water may be a stabilising force and a catalyst
       for  sustainable  development  if  people  co-
       operate to balance each other’s human rights
       and needs.                           grass becomes dormant, a period where the
                                            growth  temporarily  slows  down  and  goes
       How YOU can make a di erence this Water   into  a  resting  state  for  one  season.  At  this

       Month                                stage,  the  grass  will  begin  to  turn  brown,
       As we confront the escalating impacts of climate   which  does  not  indicate  that  it  is  dead  or
       change,  urbanisation  and  growing  water  needs,   requires  watering.  Avoid  watering  lawns  in
       it has become imperative for us to contribute to   winter and into early spring. In anticipation
       the green industry’s efforts in water conservation.   of this natural cycle, it’s advisable to wait for

       March  not  only  marks  the  celebration  of  World   the first rains to revive your grass, promoting
       Water  Day,  but  also  signifies  a  perfect  transition   water conservation.

       between  the  long,  hot  summer  days  to  the                           whilst  retaining  soil  heat,  during  cooler
       cooler, shorter autumn days; a perfect season for                         nights.
       planting in the world of gardening. With autumn                          •  Greywater:  Every  day,  make  an  effort  to  do

       slowly creeping in and the leaves starting to fall                        one  thing  to  save  water,  an  example  being
       in and around our gardens, this is the best time to                       recycling  and  repurposing    what  you  use  in
       get  plants  established  before  the  winter  period.                    your  household/office  to  other  activities  (i.e.


       This  season  enables  us  to  ‘reset’  our  gardens,                     laundry,  bathroom  or  kitchen  water  can  be
       when  proper  weeding,  water  conservation,  and                         directed to your lawn/garden).
       soil  preservation  can  be  done  before  the  onset
       of  winter’s  dormancy.  Below  are  some  water                         Rand Water is still upholding its commitment to
       conservation strategies that can be implemented   •  Irrigation  times:  Always  be  #waterwise  by   encourage  water-saving  behaviour  among  its
       within organisations, incorporated into landscape   watering  your  landscape,  in  the  summer   supporting clients in its service region by using
       designs, or shared to educate customers/landlords:  months, before 06h00 and after 18h00;  the Water Wise brand.
       •  Grass  dormancy:  In  the  colder  months,   •  Leaks: Reports demonstrate that over 40% of
                                            potable water is lost to leaks. Fixing a leaky
                                            tap can save you over one kl of water each   #BeWaterWise
                                            month. Start saving water now by fixing your
                                            leaky taps and meters; keeping your hardware   Sources:
                                                                                https://www.un.org/en/observances/water-day/background
                                            leak-free can make a huge difference to your   https://www.pennington.com
                                            water-saving initiatives and ultimately, keep   https://diy.sndimg.com
                                                                                https://hometurf.ca
                                            more money in your pocket.
                                            •  Mulching  source:  Collecting  fallen  leaves
                                            and  repurposing  them  into  your  landscape
                                            will help greatly in conserving soil moisture
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