Fearing a Hot, Dry Growing Season? Try Drought-Tolerant Plants!

If you live in a drier part of the country, sometimes it can be
pretty difficult to plan a garden, because there are a limited number
of plants than can tolerate severe climates. Here in South Carolina the
springs and summers have been very dry for the last two years. If you
are looking to conserve water but you would still like to have a
beautiful, colorful garden, you should check out some of Wayside Gardens' drought-tolerant plants. These hardy plants will tolerate hot,
dry conditions, and you will still have a landscape overflowing with
brilliant colors, fascinating textures, and unique forms.

Watering your plants properly will also help you conserve water and
save your garden during a drought. Water deeply to ensure that your
roots grow deep into the ground – light waterings lead to shallow roots
which tend to lose moisture to evaporation during dry spells. Also try
to skip a few days between waterings unless your plant is in danger of
scorching – this time will force your plants to seek moisture deeper
under the ground, promoting strong root growth.

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