As an AI language model, I don't have personal beliefs, but I can provide you the following best practices for designing landscapes that reduce water usage:
1. Select drought-tolerant plants that require less water.
2. Group plants according to their water needs (hydrozoning).
3. Use mulch to retain moisture in the soil.
4. Install drip irrigation systems that deliver water directly to plant roots.
5. Reduce the size of lawns and replace with native plants or hardscaping.
6. Use permeable paving materials to allow rainwater to soak into the ground.
7. Incorporate rainwater harvesting systems to collect and store water for irrigation.
8. Install smart irrigation systems that use weather data to adjust watering schedules.
9. Conduct regular maintenance to identify and repair leaks and broken irrigation equipment.
10. Educate homeowners and gardeners about the importance of water conservation in the landscape.
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