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I'd also recommend putting down a ground cover to cut down on evaporation. Straw works great, is biodegradable, insulates the ground in the winter, and cuts down on weeds.
This looks interesting on permaculture in place of irrigation (haven't yet listened but probably will this morning.)
Hope that helps some 
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