started repairing irrigation system, working on putting in a couple of fences, planted a couple of small orchards – in our copious, spare time. Now that I am more or less retired, I don’t even have that excuse. 
Water Systems on School Grounds 22 4.1 Wetland & watershed resources 4.2 Pond building, maintenance, & curriculum resources 4.3 Resources for water conservation & purification 4.4 Irrigation resources 4.5 Stormwater drainage & rainwater gardens 5. Harnessing the Sun & the Wind for Energy & Education ...
Soaker hoses and drip irrigation systems work well. If using a hose that has been laying in the sun, be sure to let it run for a minute or two, until cool water comes out. Mulch to Keep Things Cool!A couple of inches of organic mulch like compost, grass clippings, or bark mulch ...