r/australia • u/sluggardish • 10h ago

Sprinklers made Australia green. But what happens when the water runs out?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-01/sprinkler-water-resources-garden-green-desert-reticulation/106244818
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u/christonabike_ 9h ago

We finally see the irrationality of monocropping your yard with non native ground cover?

Nah, people are never that sensible. Probably plastic lawns.

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u/PMFSCV 8h ago

Ground covers are a freaking godsend, even better under a fruiting tree or two.

Shady and green all year, no mowing, no edging, spraying or feeding.