Guides

Plain-language answers Perth homeowners actually ask

Cost, rebates, soil type, controllers, watering rosters. No "ultimate guides", no upsells.

Rebates + savings · 8 min read

Waterwise rebates in Perth - what you can claim and how to claim it

Water Corporation runs four active rebates worth up to $500 combined. Plain-English breakdown of every program, eligibility, and how to apply.

Controllers · 12 min read

The best smart sprinkler controllers for Perth, compared

Hunter Hydrawise and Rachio 3 lead the smart controller market in Perth. Here is what to look for, the rebate fit, and how the popular models stack up.

Troubleshooting · 9 min read

10 signs your reticulation needs repair (and what it costs)

Dead zones, hissing valves, geysers, blank controllers - the most common Perth retic faults, what causes them, and a typical cost band for each fix.

Soil + watering · 9 min read

Sand or clay? How Perth's soil decides your watering strategy

Perth's sandy coastal plain and clay hills need very different watering schedules. Concrete recipes per soil type, plus a suburb-by-suburb soil lookup.

Troubleshooting · 8 min read

Reticulation leak detection in Perth

Garden leaks aren't plumber's work. Here's how reticulation leaks present, how diagnosis works, what DIY checks to run first, and typical Perth pricing.

Cost guide · 11 min read

How much does reticulation cost in Perth in 2026?

Reticulation in Perth costs $2,500 to $15,000 to install. Lot size, soil type, bore vs scheme, and controller tier are the main drivers.

Rules · 8 min read

Perth watering days 2026 explained

Perth's sprinkler roster, the winter ban, the 9am-6pm daytime ban, bore rules, and how to find the two days a week you can water by postcode.

Maintenance · 7 min read

How to winterise your reticulation in Perth

The winter sprinkler ban runs 1 June to 31 August. Here's how to shut your retic down properly, what to check, and how to start it back up in spring.

Buying guide · 8 min read

Choosing a Waterwise endorsed installer

What Waterwise endorsement means, why it matters for rebates and quality, how to verify it, and the 10 questions to ask in a quote consultation.

Water source · 10 min read

Bore water and iron staining - the Perth gardener's guide

One in four Perth gardens runs on a bore. Iron staining is the catch. Here is why it happens, how to test for it, and the filtration that actually works.