Saving water in your garden is a lot simpler than it sounds. You can use methods like drip irrigation systems – which slowly drips water right to your plant’s roots – or collect water in barrels to use on dry days. Another effective strategy is creating a rain garden, a shallow depression planted with deep-rooted native plants and grasses. This garden type is designed to temporarily hold and soak in rainwater runoff that flows from roofs, driveways, patios, or lawns, reducing the amount of water