Always water during the cool time of the day to minimize evaporation. Adjust your irrigation schedule to accommodate changes in seasonal water demand. Install an automatic timer. For landscaping, use native or other low water use plants. Using a layer of mulch around plants reduces evaporation and promotes plant growth.
Water retaining basins also allow water to be concentrated around the plants.
Use the principles of Xeriscape. To find out more about Xeriscape, call your city's Water Conservation office . But because we do live in a desert, water is our most important and precious resource. Water is the lifeblood of the Valley. So we must all do our part to use water wisely and insure an adequate water supply for ourselves and future generations.