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Step 1
Water only when needed. Plants truly do not need as much water as we think they do. To find out if a section of soil needs to be watered, dig a small hole about 3 inches deep near the roots of a plant. If the soil is dry, water the plant thoroughly.
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Step 2
Keep the water in place longer. By covering the roots of a plant with mulch, you will hold the water in the soil for a longer period of time. This step is especially important is you are growing a garden or small holding in a dry environment.
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Step 3
Water only the roots. By cutting the bottom off of a plastic bottle and burying the bottle into the ground next to the roots of a plant, you will be able to add water to the bottle and deep water the roots of the plant. This saves water by preventing the evaporation of water from the surface of the soil.
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Step 4
Water longer, less often. Many times garden wither away due to insufficient watering. Watering plants for a longer period of time, less often, allow the water to sink deep into the soil where it is protected from the sun; thus saving water in your gardens and small holdings.
