Some plants consume less water than others! One easy way to save water is to replace your garden with drought-friendly plants. You can find a great list for California here.

The evapotranspiration rate is only an estimate. If your soil has poor drainage, it may be necessary to adjust your watering. Or if you have a nearby driveway that reflects light and increases the heat on your plants, it may be necessary to water more. Keep an eye on your plants. If your soil looks moist after a day, that is a good sign that the water can be reduced a bit. Here are some cool watering tips that you can use in addition to AquaTamer.