Simple water-saving steps

These 5 tips will make your backyard use less water 

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Water efficiently
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Water efficiently

Irrigate deeply and infrequently, then allow the soil to dry out a bit between waterings. Water early in the morning, when the air is calm and temperatures are cool. If you have sloping ground or clay soil, water more often but for less time to minimize runoff.  

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