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More and more householders are opting for sustainable ecogardening practices. Reticulated watering systems, drip watering, tanks to harvest rainwater, mulching to retain soil moisture, pool covers to minimise evaporation and the planting of drought-tolerant species — all of these things help us to save water.

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