In the United Kingdom, there is a waiting list for Allotments. The Covid pandemic has generated a surge in interest in securing a portion of land so people can go back to the simpler life and grow their own veggies. Since most home/flat gardens are the size of a ‘postage
Water is an essential requirement for the survival of any off-grid or semi off-grid setup. Originally it was the key deciding factor in where to start a new settlement, once the key water need was satisfied, the rest of the settlement fell into place. If the water source dried up
Living in an area where water shortage is not an issue can make one forget just how restricted and precious this resource is. Water levels are diminishing while the worldwide demand is growing. From all the water in the world, only 0.5% is suitable for consumption – which makes it all
Keep your Grey Water Clean and Odourless – Invest in a Greywater system Greywater harvesting is a great way to give new purpose to second-hand water – thereby saving water that comes directly from our mainline water supply. Because greywater is water that was previously used for hygienic purposes like
The Grey Water SolutionThe Grey Water Solution. As South Africans, we find ourselves in a resource saving era where we are faced with realities like, amongst other things, water shortages. Saving water and using it with discretion has become part of our daily lives. We have realised that it is not
In the light of the Gauteng water restrictions as authorities urge residents to help reduce their water consumption by 15%, installing a grey water system is the way forward.How do grey water systems work?Grey water systems are designed to use water that would otherwise go down the drain and get
Big lawns have been traditional in South African gardens for a long time now, but with water becoming scarce in a drought-stricken country, we have to take steps in saving and preserving our most precious resource, as well as reduce your water bills and create a lower maintenance lawn area.Here