1. Design   Evaluate the site in terms of the amount of water that falls as rain on the area or arrives as surface runoff.   2. Soil    Soil preparation, although normally focused on as the initial phase when planting or landscaping a garden, is actually a constantly ongoing process all year round.    3. Mulch   Mulching - natures own protective blanket against water loss. Only deserts in nature don't have mulching to protect them.    4. Irrigation    Many gardeners overwater their gardens, and  it is possible to have a lush garden while using much less water.

5. Plant Selection   Careful consideration must be given to the species (type), size and condition of the plant, before buying it.   6. Lawns   In most South African gardens, lawned areas make up a large portion of the garden.    7. Water Features   Aim for minimum size, with maximum effect and limited open pans of water.   8. Vegetable   The shape of the vegetable bed must not allow water run off. Although vegetables are high water users, many methods exist that will assist to produce healthy crops using less water.   9. Trees   Trees helps with energy conservation, air pollution reduction and property value enhancement.

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