Time seems to be the most precious during the summer, because it feels as if we have way more things to do, and way less time in which to do them, than in any other season. One of the most time-consuming chores, for most people, is spending would-be leisure time watering their gardens, instead of actual leisure time sitting back in their favorite patio chairs.To cut down on their gardening obligations, many people are now experimenting with xeric gardens, which are comprised of drought-tolerant plants. One of the many advantages of having such a garden is that, besides creating more spare time, it spares more water.