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Green Offices
Green offices are becoming a major drawcard for people voluntarily returning to workplaces claims study of 3500 staff.
Approaching Drought in Australia
As we approach drought like conditions in Australia, WaterUps urges gardeners to prepare now with water-efficient gardening systems.
Corporate Gardens
WaterUps can be used to create lush and productive corporate gardens which have been found to lift employee engagement and performance.
The Healing Power of Gardening
The healing power of gardening is scientifically proven with physical and mental benefits and can help foster community and belonging.
Urban Heat Islands – our Solution
Discover new WaterUps technologies to address urban heat islands by ensuring young trees will grow into resilient and valuable shade trees.
A Self Watering Pot will Save You
WaterUps has advanced the self watering pot with offerings that includes small pot plants, wicking planters and large scaleable solutions.
The Calyx doubles WaterUps Planters
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney has used WaterUps for garden beds in The Calyx facility in their newest gardening project, Love Your Nature.
Special Mother’s Day 2023 Gifts
Our Special Mother’s Day 2023 gifts include a choice of 2 special WaterUps Square Planter bundles for $99 inc Shipping – save over 30%.
Cutting Watering Time by 90%
Cutting Watering time by 90% is something any landscaper, gardener, property developer or council would value as it correlates to massive cost savings.
Growing cacti in a wicking bed
Cacti and many Australian natives are considered dry climate plants, that doesn’t mean they won’t grow well in wicking beds. A trial done by a NSW cacti breeder showed they performed better in the wicking bed..
WaterUps in The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney has used WaterUps for garden beds in The Calyx facility in their newest gardening project, Love Your Nature.
WaterUps Supports Water Night 2022
WaterUps is proud to be a supporter of The Water Conservancy’s Water Night 22 and National Water Week 2022.
Tips for Growing the Best Kangaroo Paw
Angus Stewart has found WaterUps wicking beds to be an excellent solution for growing kangaroo paw. Find out why.
WaterUps releases new latte colour for square planter
Our raised planter box range now features a fourth colour with ‘Latte’ now available in our square planters for courtyards and balconies.
Soil water, La Nina and WaterUps
Plants need water, but too much water can be just as bad as not enough water. La Nina conditions are causing waterlogged soil. WaterUps wicking beds overcome this problem.
New Look WaterUps
WaterUps, has re-branded its flagship product logo and tagline and launched a new website as part of a major evolution of its business.
Challenges and rewards of a school veggie garden
Establishing a school garden is very rewarding and beneficial. This article covers how to overcome some of the broader curriculum challenges.
WaterUps launches new planter base with wheels
Introducing our first planter box on wheels, thanks to the release of our new range of mobile planter bases for our Square Planters.
Botanic Gardens Uses WaterUps in Tomato Festival 2022
This year the Botanic Gardens decided to use WaterUps wicking planters in their Annual Tomato Festival 2022
The Wicking Reservoir is the ’Fuel Tank’ of the Wicking Bed
While climatic factors affect how often you will need to add water to your wicking reservoir in your garden bed, plant selection and planting intensity also have an effect.
Murraylands Community Men’s Shed
Murraylands Men’s Shed installing their timber raised wicking beds at Murray Bridge High School.
Draffen announces new range with WaterUps
WaterUps® are pleased to be able to announce that Draffin Street Furniture has added the WaterUps wicking system to its new range Of Hamilton Planters.
WaterUps Roof Garden
Architect Ryan Strating and Angus Stewart create a fabulous roof garden using WaterUps Sub-Irrigation Channels.
What to do in your wicking bed this month – November 21
This month we look at an innovative way to stake your tomatoes. We also look at how to prune and fertilize.
What to do in your wicking bed this month – October 21
This month we look at an innovative way to stake your tomatoes. We also look at how to prune and fertilize.
What to do in your wicking bed this month – September 21
Its time to prepare you wicking bed and plant for spring. It’s tomato time.
Setting up a community garden
In setting up a community garden it is important to consider the various community garden models from small verge gardens to larger ones, structures and the roles of members, soil, watering, and planting.
‘Wick vs Drip’ comparing WaterUps to drip irrigation
Drip irrigation is compared to wicking bed sub-irrigation using WaterUps®. We look at water availability, water capture, watering effectiveness, soil nutrition, cost and maintenance requirements.
Community gardens and the task of watering
One of the biggest and most important tasks is watering. This can also be one of the most time-consuming tasks in a community garden.
Angus Stewart road tests the Oasis 1680 Garden Bed Cover
Angus Stewart assembles his WaterUps® square planter and shows the results he has achieved.
What to do in your wicking bed this month – August 21
Its time to prepare you wicking bed and plant for spring. Here are some handy tips.
WaterUps and Flexi Garden Frames join forces
WaterUps® announces the acquisition of a 50% interest in Australian garden frame company Flexi Garden Frames.
WaterUps powers Plantabox
WaterUps® has been working with Plantabox for the last year to provide efficient watering solutions for public spaces in several NSW and Victorian local councils areas.
WaterUps acknowledges Plastic Free July
It seemed fitting that at the beginning of this month, we passed the 8,600kg mark in the amount of recycled plastic that we have used in our products. After all, it is Plastic Free July.
The Challenges of Winter Gardening
Winter gardening can be more challenging in colder climates. Can your wicking bed survive?
Hildasid Farm to be WaterUps Stockist for Riverina
Hildasid Farm will shortly be stocking the range of WaterUps products as our stockists for the Riverina area.
What to do in your wicking bed this month – June 21
Growing edible plants on a balcony is easy with WaterUps® Square Planters. Six weeks ago I started a vegetable garden in nine (9) WaterUps® Square Planters that would fill a normal sized sunny balcony.
North Sydney Council uses WaterUps to green streetscapes sustainably
North Sydney Council uses WaterUps® to green its streetscapes sustainably with over 60 ‘wicking’ street planters along Military Road in Neutral Bay
What to do in your wicking bed this month – May 21
Its time to bring our wicking ideas inside and look at wicking systems for indoor plants.
Angus Stewart road tests the WaterUps square planter
Angus Stewart assembles his WaterUps® square planter and shows the results he has achieved.