Many people try to save water just to do the right thing.But when a serious drought hits, state and local governments enforce restrictions.Saving water then becomes non-negotiable.So far this summer, nearly 65 percent of the United States is experiencing “abnormally dry” weather, the U.S. Drought Monitor reports.Almost 43 percent of those areas are dealing with “moderate” drought.And nearly 47 percent are dealing with “severe,” “extreme,” or “exceptional” drought.That means more than 109 million people are living under drought conditions.And a lot of them have plants or yards to worry about.Jessica Damiano with the Associated Press has these suggestions for how to keep your garden healthy during periods of dry weather.If you are gardening under water restrictions, decide which plants need water the most.Newly planted trees and shrubs are high on the priority list.
