Plant perennials instead. Relax, already Once everything's in the ground, back off. Don't spend needless time on watering and feeding. People overwater massively and kill their plants. Water less frequently and more deeply instead.
Drip irrigation is the best way to go, too.
To save water and time in the garden or with potted plants, you can also try Soil Moist granules. They help retain moisture and can reduce watering needs in any planting soil by up to 50 percent. Of course, the biggest thief of precious hammock time is your lawn. The Lazy Gardener knows how high his turf should ideally be and mows only as often as needed to keep it at the best height. The trick, says Reese, is never removing more than a third of the grass blade during mowing.