A water-saving garden model needs assumptions on the page

A paper plan can explore an invented watering constraint, but it cannot measure savings by itself. Link design choices to checked local advice and mark which benefits remain predictions requiring real-world evidence.

Connect each proposed feature with the checked advice. Label predicted benefits as possibilities until real use and measurement provide evidence.

Draw the proposal; label the prediction

Grouping plants with similar needs can be considered using checked advice.

State the constraint. Choose suitable features. Explain trade-offs.

A model does not establish real water savings.

How would savings be measured? Use feature cards.

Resources

• Design a Bee-Friendly Garden — Use the garden plan alongside current local planting advice.

Further reading

• Australian Museum — insects in our gardens

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