What are Some Drought Resistant Plants?
In many parts of the world, gardeners seek out drought resistant plants as an attractive and less resource-heavy way to decorate a garden. Although drought resistant plants have a reputation of being dull and not very showy, the truth is that there are some stunningly beautiful drought resistant plants that can enhance any garden, not just one with a drought friendly or Mediterranean theme. In addition to using less water, drought resistant plants tend to be hardier and better able to stand up to weather extremes, pests, and other abuses. It should be noted that drought resistant plants are drought resistant, not drought proof, and they do require water and care. Drought resistant plants fall into a number of categories. There are ground covers, flowers, shrubs, trees, grasses, and everything in between. It is possible to fill a garden entirely with a profusion of colorful drought resistant plants that will liven it up while being better for the environment. As a general rule of thumb,
