Lawns are water hogs. A typical sprinkler uses 10 gallons per minute. That’s like opening a fire hydrant for your grass. Water early in the morning or late at night to avoid evaporation. Your lawn won’t know the difference—it just wants a drink.
Better yet, plant native, drought-resistant plants. They require almost no watering. You’ll have a garden that looks like it belongs on a desert planet, but it’s thrilling because it’s so easy.
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And here’s a classic: place a rain barrel under your downspout. Every inch of rain on your roof gives you about 600 gallons of free water. It’s like money falling from the sky.
