Specially treated soils and mulches help retain moisture in the ground and drought-tolerant seeds and plants use up less water.
"It's also important to water early in the day and slowly. The ground accepts it more, let's it, holds onto the moisture more so you don't have to keep watering over and over and over again. Most people overwater. You'll see it running onto the sidewalks into the gutters; it's one of our most important resources," said Chris Hammond with Home Depot.
Make sure to check with your city's watering regulations and schedules. Water waste fines in Fresno begin at $45-dollars.
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