I am one of the most tolerant people you’ll ever meet.

I don’t mind if someone is a bit late for our appointment…if they talk over me during a conversation…or if they are sometimes slightly rude.

I always give people the benefit of the doubt.

But as a prepper, there is one thing that I can’t tolerate…

Waste.

I regularly people wasting their resources as if they want to destroy Earth.

Just last week, I saw someone water their garden an hour after it stopped raining.

I am not kidding…

I decided to use the frustration I felt when I saw that, and write about simple ways to spend minimum water when tending to your garden.

I’ll share with you simple tips that I use myself, as well as ideas I discovered just last night when I was doing research.

1. Water your plants in the morning or evening when temperatures are cooler to reduce evaporation.

2. Use a watering can, hose, or soaker hose instead of a sprinkler, which can waste a lot of water.

3. Water your plants deeply and less frequently, rather than a little bit every day. This encourages deep roots and reduces the need for frequent watering.

4. Consider using drought-resistant plants that are well-adapted to your local climate.

5. Place mulch around your plants to reduce water evaporation and help retain moisture in the soil.
6. Gather rainwater in barrels or buckets to use for watering your garden, instead of using tap water.

7. Use a drip irrigation system to deliver water directly to the roots of your plants, which is more efficient and reduces water waste.

8. Maintain healthy soil by adding compost and organic matter, which helps retain moisture and reduce the need for frequent watering.

As you can see, some of these ideas are basic, while others require some lateral thinking (especially the first one!)

By implementing these water conservation techniques in your garden, you will greatly reduce your water usage.

And you will also create a more sustainable garden that is better equipped to handle droughts and dry spells.

Do you know any other techniques on how to waste less water when tending to your garden?

If so, hit reply and let me know.

I would love to share them with other preppers.