Reset sprinklers and timers to operate in the cooler times of the day or during times allowed, if you are in a water restriction zone. Water in the morning or evening, water has time to penetrate and has less chance of evaporating before it gets down into the soil and the roots.

Lightly sprinkling plants encourages them to stay near the surface where they are more likely to drying heating up and drying out.

Water the roots of your plants, not the leaves – the water will be blown away or evaporate quickly in dry hot weather.

Soaker hoses are an excellent way to get the water straight to the roots or you can use plastic tubes inserted into the ground near the plant root.

A good tip is to use drink bottles, fill with water and punch holes in the lid. Place it in the ground and the water will slowly get down to the plant roots.

Check out sprinklers, hoses and garden taps for leaks, splits and worn connections or washers.

Water pot plants by dunking them in a bucket of water. Wait until the bubbles disappear and do the next pot. This saves water and each pot gets a good drink.

Biogreen Products such as Biogreen™ 6 in 1 will save you time, money and plants if you mix it with potting mix or top dress established potted plants.

Water your garden during the early morning.

Water shrubs and gardens using a slow trickle around the roots. Slow soaking encourages deep root growth, prevents water loss, and reduces leaf burn and mildew. Try a watering can as an alternative to the hose.

Make sure your sprinklers are watering the garden and not the driveway or paths.

Use a little elbow grease, clean your paths and driveways with a broom and get some exercise at the same time.

Do not hose paths and driveways unless there is a real good reason to do so
It is easy and is an art to garden using plants that can survive with the least amount of water.