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| * Selection of smaller plants that can tolerate, or prefer high humidity in summer, and irrigated throughout the dry period | * Selection of smaller plants that can tolerate, or prefer high humidity in summer, and irrigated throughout the dry period | ||
| * Mulching and covering of soil when evaporation exceeds rainfall which is most of the year in Townsville | * Mulching and covering of soil when evaporation exceeds rainfall which is most of the year in Townsville | ||
| + | * Wicking beds | ||
| + | * Grey water usage: **Banana circles** with lemon grass, taro, cassava, ginger, paw-paw, sweet potato interplanted. | ||
| ==== Water is precious in Townsville ==== | ==== Water is precious in Townsville ==== | ||
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| Collections of large numbers of trees and shrubs not adapted to dry periods on minimal water are best not planted in Townsville, if solely reliant on irrigation from town water. If bore water is available use sparingly and with care, to prevent depletion as well as soil salt build ups if present in the water. | Collections of large numbers of trees and shrubs not adapted to dry periods on minimal water are best not planted in Townsville, if solely reliant on irrigation from town water. If bore water is available use sparingly and with care, to prevent depletion as well as soil salt build ups if present in the water. | ||
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