Top 5 garden articles of the week: Dry gardening
As we enter the height of summer, a lot of gardeners are preparing for dry, hot weather. What types of plants should you grow to deal with drought? What types of plants do well in a dry place? Check out these articles for some suggestions.
Green gardening: Low on water? These plants don’t mind – This list of plants from The Seattle Times thrives in dry conditions. These drought-tolerant plants are also low maintenance and can look great all season long.
Gardeners go for high and dry planting – High and dry gardens conserve water. These water-wise gardens usually showcase native plants, which offer season-long color and need little maintenance.
Chicago-area gardeners thirst for rain barrels – Demand for rain barrels in many cities has outpaced supply. Gardeners, eager to conserve water and save on their water bills, have snapped them up as quickly as they come in. Makes sense, given how easy they are to install and how much money you can save by using rainwater.
Use ornamental grasses to add special dimension to any garden – During the summer, ornamental grasses can thrive in hot, dry weather. In winter, they offer stand-out structure under the snow.
Water saving garden for summer drought – This brief article offers quick tips to plant a drought-tolerant garden.