I harp on about this all over the forum.. but living in an arid climate, I've learned from experience.. a soaker hose covered in mulch is your best way to water without waste. The soaker hose waters at the roots, the mulch limits evaporation, and you're not spending hours every week doing it yourself. Set a timer switch, or an alarm, so you remember to shut it off again. Better to do once or twice a week deep soak than a little bit every day. It takes a bit of time to work it out just right.. keep checking by sticking your finger or digging down in a few test spots to see how far the water is reaching or how often it's needed. You'll figure out a schedule soon.
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