Your garden

Choose native plants, which require less water.
Group plants with similar watering needs together.
Adjust your watering patterns to weather conditions and plant needs.
Wash your car on the lawn and water the grass at the same time.
Use a bucket for washing and rinsing your car, rather than leaving the hose running which can waste 20 litres of water a minute.
Use a rake or broom to clean paths and driveways rather than a hose.
Install a greywater system - 555kb to reuse your laundry water in the garden.
Install a water tank for your garden. Rainwater can be used to water your garden, wash clothes and flush toilets. It can also be used to supplement the mains water supply, as long as you have approval from Sydney Water.