Grass also is replaced with mulch and groundcovers. Xeriscaping techniques can cut your irrigation bill by 30 to 80 percent. Prune trees and bushes to reduce their water needs. Pull out weeds. They steal water and nutrients from other plants.
Sprinklers waste water.
Watering the roots of plants directly with drip irrigation is more effective because it reduces evaporation and runoff. A drip system can easily be added to your existing irrigation. A soaker hose is another good way to deliver water directly to the root system without wasting water. Save water for your plants. Put buckets outside to collect water when it rains.