Nothing tastes as refreshing as an icy glass of water in the swelter of summer. After the bright greens of spring, plants take on deep summer hues that can look tired on hot afternoons. Since we don’t live with the scarcity of water that drives the bar high for landscape design in places like California we give our gardens buckets of love. Yet water, fresh water, is a precious commodity and we are pushing the limits of our planet’s resources. So, for the sake of our plants, pockets, and planet here are some considerations when watering: Plants need 1 inch of water per week. Pretty simple. Don't over do it. An irrigation system can be helpful during a drought, but plantings that are dependent