Garden water assessment and rebate

GardenSmart

Overview

GardenSmart is a free service for ACT households where a qualified horticulturist visits your home and offers free advice on how you can save water in the garden. The service is worth $150 and gives you specific advice on water smart plant varieties, garden design and other practical water-efficiency solutions.

After your GardenSmart assessment, you will be eligible for a $50 rebate to help with the cost of purchasing water-saving products such as garden mulch, trigger nozzles, moisture sensors or even a worm farm. A full list of approved items will be given to you at the time of your assessment.

Key eligibility

To register for GardenSmart you must live in a residential dwelling in the ACT which is connected to the ACTEW Corporation's water network. You can only have one GardenSmart service per household.

To be eligible for the $50 rebate, you must purchase your water saving products within 6 months of having your GardenSmart assessment.

Homeowners and renters are eligible for the service. If you are renting, you'll need your landlord's permission before installing permanent fixtures.

A number of conditions apply. Check the terms and conditions on the ACT Government Department of Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water, Think Water, Act Water website.

Items covered

The $50 GardenSmart rebate can be used to purchase approved GardenSmart products like:

• Garden mulch.
• Drip irrigation systems or components.
• A weeping hose.
• Tap timers.
• Soil additives for moisture retention.
• Irrigation system controllers.
• Moisture/rain sensors for irrigation systems.
• Water wands.
• Downpipe water diverters.
• Greywater hoses.
• Compost bins.
• A worm farm.
• Books on water-efficient gardening.

Next steps

To take the next step, make sure that you understand the full program information before registering for your GardenSmart home visit.

Other assistance

As an ACT resident, you may also be eligible for other rebates and assistance from the ACT Government and the Australian Government.