With the advent of automatic sprinkler timers, unfortunately, water goes everywhere, every day, and plants don't get what they need. There's no simple answer, but most folks water too often, and not long enough. Few plants need water daily, except maybe those in small pots during hot weather. That depends on the watering mechanism, because systems put out water at dramatically differing rates. The ET rate varies by temperature, wind, and humidity, and tells us how many gallons of water are being used by the plant each day.
Wind is a significant factor.
Dry wind evaporates water from the plant leaves quickly. ET rates during windy weather may exceed ET rates during hot, still weather. A deep, slow overnight soaking every few weeks may be all you need to keep them happy. Remember, you don't need to water daily to replace the water used by established plants, because the soil stores water, and clay soils store it very effectively. A slow, deep soaking can provide landscape shrubs, perennials, and small trees enough water for an entire week.