Drought-Tolerant Plantings

|Xeriscape Gardening|

 - No supplemental water

 - Drought-tolerant plants (succulents, hardy perennials, shrubs)

 - Hardscaping (stone, gravel)

 - Reduce ecological footprint

|Planting in Full Sun|

 - Hot, dry soil conditions

 - Drought tolerant plants (succulents, hardy perennials, shrubs)

 - Organic matter to speed up deep root establishment

 - Thick layer of mulch to preserve soil moisture & improve soil health

|Rock Gardens|

 - Shallow Soil

 - Rocks

 - Hot & dry conditions

 - Succulents

 - Shallow-rooted perennials

 - Spreading groundcovers

 - Self-sowing plants

 - Bulbs

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