Whether you farm a thousand acres or a backyard tomato patch, small changes add up.
Drip irrigation delivers water straight to the roots and can cut usage dramatically compared with sprinklers.
Early morning watering loses far less to evaporation than watering in the midday heat.
A layer of mulch keeps soil moist longer, so you water less often.
A simple rain barrel turns your roof into a free irrigation source.
A cheap moisture meter stops you from watering soil that's already wet enough.
Native and drought-tolerant plants thrive on far less water than thirsty imports.