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Mulching your garden
Mulch is an essential tool in creating a low              •	   Spread the mulch evenly across the soil surface to 	
maintenance garden as it provides a protective            	    a depth of 75mm.
covering on the soil.                                     •	   Clear the mulch from around the plant stems to 	
                                                          	    avoid collar rot.
Used correctly, it helps to conserve water, keeps
weeds at bay, cools the soil in summer, slows run-        MAINTAINING MULCH
off, reduces erosion and can improve soil quality.
                                                          •	   If the mulch becomes too dry and repels water, 	
                                                          	    rake it to break the surface crust, then water 	
WHICH MULCH?
                                                          	    it. This is most likely to occur with small particle 	
Mulches are available in many colours and forms.          	    mulches.
So which do you choose? First, decide what look           •	   If weeds appear, remove or spray them before 	
you want to achieve.                                      	    they can flower and seed.
                                                          •	   When removing weeds, be careful not to bring 	
Non bio-degradable mulches
                                                          	    soil to the surface as this can encourage weed 	
Stones and pebbles will give a modern look but
                                                          	    growth.
can reflect the heat.
                                                          •	   Top up the mulch periodically as it will generally 	
Wood products                                             	    decompose over time.
Woodchips and pine bark look more natural and
are ideal for a casual look, but the finer the chip the   WATER RESOURCES STRATEGY
more suited it will be to a formal garden.
                                                          Think water, act water is the ACT Government’s
Rapid biodegradable mulches                               strategy for sustainable water use and management.
Straw, lucerne, lawn clippings, compost and               It aims to reduce Canberra’s per person water
manure mulches break down quickly and                     consumption by 12 per cent by 2013 and 25 per cent
return nutrients to the soil, making them ideal           by 2023.
for vegetable gardens and around Azaleas and
Rhododendrons. These materials, as they break             Think water, act water provides a comprehensive
down quickly and generate heat, should not be             framework for a partnership between the community,
applied in layers more than 15mm thick.                   industry and government in managing, using and
                                                          conserving the water resources of the region.
To minimise fire risk, avoid using flammable mulch
materials against the house—use non-flammable             It includes an extensive range of measures, which
mulches, such as pebble mulch, instead.                   will ensure water supply security for the ACT, protect
Whichever you choose remember, your mulch                 and improve ecological values associated with our
will only be effective if applied and maintained          waterways, and improve the amenity of urban areas.
properly.
                                                          The strategy outlines a range of initiatives to be put in
HOW DO I APPLY IT?                                        place to assist Canberrans to increase water efficiency
•	   Remove all weeds before applying.                    around the home and garden.
•	   Break up the soil surface and water well.

                                                                                       Last updated: 20 September 2007
WATER EFFICIENCY INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
                                                            MORE INFORMATION
You may wish to consider the home and garden
water efficiency programs offered as part of the            For more information on water issues, water
ACT Government’s water strategy, Think water, act           efficiency rebates and Think water, act water
water.                                                      initiatives:
                                                            Ph: 13 22 81
Details of all ACT Government water efficiency              Email: WaterResources@act.gov.au
incentive programs are available from                       Website: www.thinkwater.act.gov.au
www.thinkwater.act.gov.au

WATERWISE GARDENING WORKSHOPS
ACTEW Corporation, in conjunction with local,
independent specialists, offers waterwise
gardening workshops designed to teach you how
to have a healthier garden that uses less water. At
the workshop you will learn about efficient garden
watering systems and methods, and the benefits
of using mulch and drought tolerant plants.
For more information, or to book a place at a
workshop, call ACTEW’s Water Conservation Office
on 6248 3131.

XERISCAPE GARDENS
Visit the ActewAGL Xeriscape Gardens at Heysen
Street, Weston to learn more about water-efficient
gardening. The gardens are open to the public
at selected times on weekends during Spring
and Summer (excluding the Christmas/New Year
period), or by appointment.

To check details of opening times and events at
the gardens, visit the ActewAGL website at
www.actewagl.com.au or call 6242 1191.




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Mulching Your Garden - Think Water, Australia

  • 1. Mulching your garden Mulch is an essential tool in creating a low • Spread the mulch evenly across the soil surface to maintenance garden as it provides a protective a depth of 75mm. covering on the soil. • Clear the mulch from around the plant stems to avoid collar rot. Used correctly, it helps to conserve water, keeps weeds at bay, cools the soil in summer, slows run- MAINTAINING MULCH off, reduces erosion and can improve soil quality. • If the mulch becomes too dry and repels water, rake it to break the surface crust, then water WHICH MULCH? it. This is most likely to occur with small particle Mulches are available in many colours and forms. mulches. So which do you choose? First, decide what look • If weeds appear, remove or spray them before you want to achieve. they can flower and seed. • When removing weeds, be careful not to bring Non bio-degradable mulches soil to the surface as this can encourage weed Stones and pebbles will give a modern look but growth. can reflect the heat. • Top up the mulch periodically as it will generally Wood products decompose over time. Woodchips and pine bark look more natural and are ideal for a casual look, but the finer the chip the WATER RESOURCES STRATEGY more suited it will be to a formal garden. Think water, act water is the ACT Government’s Rapid biodegradable mulches strategy for sustainable water use and management. Straw, lucerne, lawn clippings, compost and It aims to reduce Canberra’s per person water manure mulches break down quickly and consumption by 12 per cent by 2013 and 25 per cent return nutrients to the soil, making them ideal by 2023. for vegetable gardens and around Azaleas and Rhododendrons. These materials, as they break Think water, act water provides a comprehensive down quickly and generate heat, should not be framework for a partnership between the community, applied in layers more than 15mm thick. industry and government in managing, using and conserving the water resources of the region. To minimise fire risk, avoid using flammable mulch materials against the house—use non-flammable It includes an extensive range of measures, which mulches, such as pebble mulch, instead. will ensure water supply security for the ACT, protect Whichever you choose remember, your mulch and improve ecological values associated with our will only be effective if applied and maintained waterways, and improve the amenity of urban areas. properly. The strategy outlines a range of initiatives to be put in HOW DO I APPLY IT? place to assist Canberrans to increase water efficiency • Remove all weeds before applying. around the home and garden. • Break up the soil surface and water well. Last updated: 20 September 2007
  • 2. WATER EFFICIENCY INCENTIVE PROGRAMS MORE INFORMATION You may wish to consider the home and garden water efficiency programs offered as part of the For more information on water issues, water ACT Government’s water strategy, Think water, act efficiency rebates and Think water, act water water. initiatives: Ph: 13 22 81 Details of all ACT Government water efficiency Email: WaterResources@act.gov.au incentive programs are available from Website: www.thinkwater.act.gov.au www.thinkwater.act.gov.au WATERWISE GARDENING WORKSHOPS ACTEW Corporation, in conjunction with local, independent specialists, offers waterwise gardening workshops designed to teach you how to have a healthier garden that uses less water. At the workshop you will learn about efficient garden watering systems and methods, and the benefits of using mulch and drought tolerant plants. For more information, or to book a place at a workshop, call ACTEW’s Water Conservation Office on 6248 3131. XERISCAPE GARDENS Visit the ActewAGL Xeriscape Gardens at Heysen Street, Weston to learn more about water-efficient gardening. The gardens are open to the public at selected times on weekends during Spring and Summer (excluding the Christmas/New Year period), or by appointment. To check details of opening times and events at the gardens, visit the ActewAGL website at www.actewagl.com.au or call 6242 1191. Printed on recycled paper F00553 - C