How Do You Start A Drought Tolerant Garden?
What better way to add charm and beauty to a yard than to start a garden? And what better way to start a garden in the desert than by planting all drought-tolerant plants. Different climates require different foliage. For every type of plant that thrives on water, you’ll find an equally attractive plant that needs very little water to survive. If you live in a warm, dry area and you’re ready to start a flower garden, read through the following suggestions to find out exactly what types of plants are favorable in your location. Draw up a plan so you know exactly how large your garden space will be and what size you’ll build your flower boxes. If your yard is 40 feet by 50 feet, a good sized flower box would be 9 feet by 15 feet, 10 inches tall. List the drought-tolerant plants you’ll include in your garden. A list of desired plants will speed up the process when it’s time to plant. A few good choices are Japanese honeysuckle, rockrose, salvia and blood-red trumpet vine. Secure the perim
