Yard

Half of the water used in all Queensland homes goes on the garden - enough to fill 31,720 Olympic swimming pools per year.

Careful planning and climatesmart outdoor living habits can make a difference in water and energy consumption and creating healthier backyard for you and the environment.

Actions you can take to be climatesmart outdoors:

  • Water
    • Rainwater tanks
    • Greywater
    • Pools
  • Garden
    • Mulching
    • Composting
    • Fertilisers and pesticides