14. Water The Soil
Okay, this might sound like an obvious tip but you’d be surprised how much water gets wasted when you water the foliage versus the soil itself. Water waste will increase as your foliage gets bigger and taller– and since you are following these tips for a healthy garden, chances are that your harvest is getting pretty big. Be sure to use a hose and get directly onto the soil to save every ounce of water you can (and save yourself some money in the process).