The soil will absorb the water preventing run-off. Water the roots instead. Water less frequently Give your garden a good watering twice a week. This encourages roots to spread deeper. When mowing, don't cut the grass shorter than 2.5cm to protect it from the burning sun.
Group plants into high and low water users.
Windbreaks also reduce the drying effect of the wind. Mulch more Mulching around your plants and trees keeps the moisture in the soil longer. That means less watering. Water early Avoid watering during the heat of the day . Water can evaporate before it reaches the roots.