In a typical season here, July and August are the only really dry months. Mother nature takes care of most of the watering until then. We are on city water and our average water bill for July and August is over $300.00. At present, all my daylilies are in pots, so that means they have to be watered daily when it's dry. I mostly use sprinklers and have to move them from one area to another. My in ground plantings get it when they look like they need it. I'll be glad to get my daylilies planted in the ground. It should really help to save on the water bill.