In the arid and semi-arid areas of northwest China, moderate irrigation is a necessary condition for the early stage survival of vegetation reconstruction in the mining area. Through the method of field periodic observation and laboratory analysis, the ideal state of vegetation irrigation of mine dump slope should meet the following requirements: (1) Neither deep leakage nor slope runoff occurs in the irrigation process, so as to prevent secondary soil and water loss. (2) Soil moisture should be controlled below the safe threshold of slope stability to prevent excessive water from forming the phenomenon of the slump. Through the analysis of the field test data, the following conclusions are drawn: (1) Water-saving irrigation system should be developed for different vegetation types and configurations for different hydrological years. (2) Two sets of water-saving irrigation technology schemes suitable for local areas were proposed. (3) A graded gradient irrigation technology, namely the primary irrigation water, should be completed in sections according to the up-slope: mid-slope: down-slope ratio of 55%: 30%: 15% to make full use of irrigation water and avoid slope runoff.