1. Deep Watering
Water deeply, making sure to soak the root zone rather than the whole yard.
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2. Groundcover
Plant ground covers and shade trees to help keep your yard cool.
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3. Mulch
Mulch your garden regularly to lock in soil moisture.
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4. Drip Irrigation
Use watering methods such as drip irrigation or soaker hoses to reduce evaporation by directing water to plant roots.
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5. Intensive Planting
Closely space plants in your raised garden bed so that there is less area to water (make sure to provide enough room for root development).
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6. Rain Barrel
Connect a rain barrel to a gutter on your home to create a ready source of water for your plants.
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7. Recycle, Recycle, Recycle
Recycle household water from drinking glasses and steaming or cooking vegetables and pasta to water plants.
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