Establishing a strong, drought-resistant garden is about more than just picking the right plants.
Theres a smartand aesthetically pleasingsolution to your desire to consciously cultivate: a drought-resistant garden.
What Is a Drought-Resistant Garden?
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In fact, its a whole ethos.
Mulch plays a crucial role in moisture management, agrees Sohbati.
It reduces evaporation, suppresses weeds that compete for water and nutrients, and improves overall soil health.
Group Likeminded Plants Together
Even plants need a friendly support system every once in a while.
Grouping plants with similar water needs helps make irrigation more efficient and prevents over- or under-watering, says Sohbati.
Always water your garden in the early morning or late evening to reduce evaporation loss, says Lenhart.
Water deeply and infrequently to encourage deep root growth, rather than frequently and shallowly.
Desert Willow works beautifully as a small tree that you might use as a focal element in compact spaces.
Its blooms are dramatic, and its foliage and branching structure are attractive.
Deer Grass: Deer Grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) is an absolute star, says Sohbati.
Its easy to grow, requires minimal water, and thrives in various conditions.
With its deep root system, it also serves as an excellent erosion control plant.
It requires little maintenance with trimming once a year.
I use it routinely to replace non-native species when delicate blooms and lacy foliage are needed.
Salvia:There are loads of Salvia species that perform very well through drought conditions, says Lenhart.
