Tips on water conservation during summer drought months

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Even after recent rains added a little moisture to the ground and put some water back in Lakes Buchanan and Travis, water conservation should still be practiced as we head into the hottest times of the summer.There is a way to drought-proof your lawns and plants. One way is to use mulch; a thick layer of mulch will help your soil retain moisture during the brutal Texas summer.Indoor water conversation should also be practiced as well -- too much water is wasted by leaks. Ac