The first principle is to group plants with similar water needs.

• Set windbreaks to protect delicate species from dry winds
• Improve your soil moisture content, it is vital to the health of any plant. You can improve soil by adding organic matter in the form of manure, compost and/or peat, etc.
• Grow the right plants, it's important to consider the amount of water the plant will require. Many plants, particularly some of our Australian native species, grow and flourish on very little water.
• Use more mulch, at least 75mm thick reduces evaporation from the soil surface by as much as 70 per cent. Mulches may be of plant origin like peat or woodchips, or inorganic like gravel, crushed brick or blue metal.
• Last but not least, use more mulch!

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