Replace an old, water-inefficient dishwasher. You can save 10 to 20 gallons of water per wash cycle. Select the water-saving cycle on your dishwasher. Saving water outdoors Landscape with plants that need less water. Buy a gauge to measure the rain your lawn gets.
Water lawns during the time of day when temperature and wind speed are lowest to reduce evaporation.
Put a timer on your sprinklers so you don't forget to turn them off. Over-fertilization increases your lawn's need for watering. Don't over feed. Use a soaker hose instead of a sprinkler system to better target the water to your plants. Mulch plants well to retain moisture.