The solution is to avoid prolonged drought conditions through proper watering.
Deep rooted trees can obtain water longer during drought conditions than shallower rooted shrubs and flowers.
When temperatures soar and natural rainfall diminishes begin to observe your landscape often or daily for signs of drought stress.
Lawns require about an inch of rainfall (or irrigation water) per week to avoid drought stress.
Certain annual flowers planted in full sun (impatients, begonias) are also good indicators of drought.
Indicator plants and recently installed plants require water more frequently than the rest of the landscape.
When the indicator plants show signs of drought, apply water to relieve them and pay attention to the results.
As much as 40 percent of the irrigation water can be lost to evaporation during the heat of the day.
Remember that watering in the late day and night promotes fungal diseases.
Leaking hoses and irrigation pipes also waste water by not applying it to the needed area.