Think of growing a yard this way: mostly gravel (and no sprinklers) but instead wide-spreading plants that can have water efficient water-dripper systems installed.
This is a great gardening tip from Thomas Rainer: "The Best Planting Tip I Ever Received" - "A significant portion of plants that don't live are because they are too root bound and can't absorb water...read more
~~Dahlia Night Butterfly | collarette, this new generation offers varieties like no other! High on stems, with their simple broad petals, they bloom in abundance throughout the summer and are remarkable in containers, borders and flowerbeds | Jacques