Handreck, K. (2008) Good Gardens with Less Water. CSIRO Publishing, Australia

A great companion book for ’Good Choices’ especially for the science of soils if you are seeking more detail.

Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD)  (http://www.urbanwaterinfo.com)

Several sites showing useful water-use and harvesting principles at local and landscape level.  Some aspects may not conform with your local regulations.

Sustainable Gardening Australia  http://www.SGAonline.org.au

Some good water-saver principles.  Caution: on reactive clay soils some ideas may challenge the integrity of your buildings.

Thompson, P. (2002), Australian Planting Design.  Lothian Books.

Great reference for the landscaping component of gardening.  Check out the author’s work at the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, Victoria for some great low water use landscaping concepts!  http://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/rbg_cranbourne 

McGhee, K. (Mar 2008)  Bring in the Tanks. Australian Geographic, Issue 89, Ecocentric

Are you are worried about ‘algae’ in your tanks. - Check out this article and it’s links;  algae may be purifying your rainwater!

Explore the booklet step by step and determine the best modifications for your garden.