Another way to improve the irrigation system on your property is to install a micro-irrigation system. This type of irrigation uses pipes, tubing, and valves that transmit drops of water directly onto roots, instead of spraying water all over the top of the plants. It significantly decreases the amount of water used, and many farmers use this method so they can save money while watering their acres of crops. When you draw your landscaping layout, try to group plants together based on watering needs, so you can install fewer sprinklers in the beds where you have plants that do better without a lot of water.