Use mulch in the garden and around shrubs to save moisture. Plant native plants and shrubs that don't need a lot of water. Consider alternatives to big, thirsty lawns. Check irrigation systems for leaks. Ponding or soil is constantly damp.
Leaves turn yellow or a lighter shade of green.
Young shoots are wilted. Leaves are green yet brittle. Algae and mushrooms are growing. Soil is dry. Older leaves turn yellow or bown and drop off.