| | We water the garden and wash tools and worm bins with rain barrel w... | |
| | | Overflow from the rain barrel goes into our perforated sump. | |
| | | We turned our boulevard lawn into a "waterwise" native plant garden. | |
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| | Native plants have adapted to both our wet winters and dry summers. | |
| | | After mowing, we leave clippings on the lawn to provide moisture. | |
| | | If you choose to water, use a timer, don't water more than 1 hr /week. | |
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| | Our lane reduces the amount of water that goes into the storm sewer... | |
| | | Permeable pavers allow water to flow into the ground and not into t... | |
| | | Broken pieces of old sidewalk also provide drainage. | |
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| | A permeable, plastic grid filled with grass and gravel supports hea... | |
| | | Our planted "green" roof retains water during heavy rains. | |
| | | Rain chains funnel water into permeable pipes and into the soil. | |
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| | Soaker hoses snake through our garden. Water flows directly to plants. | |
| | | Mulch vegetable plants in dry weather with leaves, grass or straw. | |
| | | Staff save thousands of litres of water by using our compost toilet. | |
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| | GVRD Waterwise Gardening poster hangs above our rain barrel. | |
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