You're a very happy gardener when you've got a continuous supply of water. You will find most of us who live in drought areas where the garden and lawn watering laws are very constrictive to the healthy development of plants and gardens. When certain gardeners find out how much water you are allowed to use in your garden, they just stop watering altogether. Many other gardeners find out how to utilize this small volume of water. You will find many things that you can do to keep your garden looking lush and healthy as well as conserve water at the same time.
Drip irrigation is one way of making your garden water happy, (this is where tiny holes are drilled in a pipe or hose and the water will gradually sink to the plants roots. Plants that require similar volumes of water can be positioned together in the same area thus eliminating particular plants becoming overwatered. Laying mulch or compost on your gardens will help to keep the soil damp and so reducing the amount of watering.
But one of the best methods to keep your garden flourishing during a drought would be to take preventative actions. Even through long droughts you will find little periods of heavy rain. Installing a rain water tank ahead of the rains will make you ready to catch the water as soon as the rain does come. Many people rely on city water and feel that this is not essential. But you can save many gallons of water, and hardly involves any work.
Your main problem now would be in choosing a rain water tank that will meet your requirements. Rain water tanks come in lots of different sizes and shapes and colors, so you have to know precisely where you're going to place your water tank before you purchase one. Nowadays you can put your rain water tank just about anywhere, even underground so you don't use up any space in your backyard.
Your rain water tank is connected to a drain pipe from your roof therefore making the most of catching the water from your roof and you do not need to do a single thing. In a few heavy showers you'll have enough water to begin using your tank. Once the tank has water in it you can use it any time you like not just in the given time allotments.
By adding a rain water tank you will probably be saving yourself money also simply because you'll not be making use of the cities water supply to water your garden. There's also other ways to use your water tank for example washing your car and filling your swimming pool. Once you become aware of when you use water around the house you will probably be surprised on how much water you are saving.
You'll be the envy of all homes in your street over the drought stricken times as you will have a healthy and lush garden. In the long run the outlay for your water tank will pay off as it will decrease the amount of water you use from the city supply and also reduce your water costs. | 
