1. Don’t forget to water regularly during the hot summer months. Schedule all watering cycles in early morning so watering is complete by sunrise. This avoids water lost to daytime evaporation and afternoon and evening winds.

2. Monitor your landscape closely and make adjustments to watering times as needed. Shaded or protected areas may need less water than other zones.

3. Deadhead your plants regularly. Snip or snap off faded flowers often to encourage plants to rebloom and to keep your garden looking well-groomed.

4. Many perennial flowers need to be dug and divided every four or five years to bloom their best.