Careful Planning and Design. Plan ahead and put plants with similar watering needs together. Plant for year round color and interest. Local nurseries and extension offices can provide soil tests and help with soil amendments. Efficient Irrigation Practices.
Excess water can be harmful to plants.
Check your irrigation system to make sure it has no leaks or misaligned heads. Irrigation products have become more efficient. If you are considering a new irrigation system, look for low volume applications, drip systems, and microsprays. Plants With Low Water Demands. Natives are a natural for conserving water, but many 'naturalized' plants also do well.