In these days of hotter summers and shrinking water supplies, it makes sense to save water when you can. Try watering in the morning or evening, when evaporation will be less of a factor, and use mulch and compost to help your soil retain water. You can also install a rainwater barrel to collect water for gardening purposes.

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