Water plants in the early morning, if possible, or in the late evening. Watering during the height of the day is less effective, due to a high evaporation rate. If you find additional irrigation is required for your lawn, consider using a drip irrigation system. It is among the most water efficient irrigation systems and can be set to a timer to make watering simple and effective. Consider creating a woodland habitat.
Trees provide shade, minimizing evaporation and providing natural cooling.
There are many beautiful shade-loving native plants, from ferns to ground covers.