The wind is normally calm at this time of day, and you can get a good look at how the system is functioning. A layer of organic matter on top of all exposed soil is the most efficient way to conserve water in the garden while improving the quality of your soil. Mulch insulates the soil from direct weathering and greatly reduces evaporation of water from these exposed soils. As the mulch decomposes it also enhances the fertility of your garden soil and feeds your best garden ally, earthworms. You will find yourself watering less to achieve greater garden success when mulch is on top of your soil.
Soil quality is one of the most critical factors in conserving water.
A compacted soil does not accept water very well and runoff does the garden no good. There are several ways to conserve moisture by improving the physical nature of your garden soil. One of the best ways is to improve the ability of your soil to accept water by adding certain minerals that rearrange the magnetic fields in your soil. For compacted soils that are alkaline, calcium and sulfur are very good at this job. These minerals also free up iron so that your plants experience fewer problems with yellow leaves.