Dry weather landscaping

Gardening in a climate that has scorching hot summers or sees only periodic rainfall certainly has its challenges. The key to success is choosing the types of plants that are naturally adapted to thrive under those conditions rather than fighting Mother Nature. Here are ten dazzling plants that love hot, dry weather.

Discover 11 beautiful drought tolerant flowers that thrive in dry soil and require minimal watering. These low maintenance plants are perfect for landscaping with low water plants. Click to read and follow us for more ideas.

Why we love using bougainvillea on our projects: - They can produce colourful blooms throughout the year, especially in the warmer months (great for Sydney weather). - They have various growth habits, such as climbing, trailing, or bushy forms. - Once established, bougainvillea are relatively drought-tolerant, making them suitable for regions with hot and dry climates. Are you yay or nay the bougainvillea?

Pretty Sedum is an easy-to-grow perennial that turns brick red during the fall. Find 19 more beautiful perennials: http://www.bhg.com/gardening/flowers/perennials/top-perennials-for-your-garden/?socsrc=bhgpin071712sedum#page=19

Viv - House on Cambridge on Instagram: "〰️ CARING FOR OUR STAR JASMINE 🌿 Star Jasmines need very little maintenance during the cooler, wetter seasons. During the warmer months, we do regular pruning every 6 weeks - in summer and mid autumn after the plant has flowered. We make sure stems are wrapping around the trellises and are not growing over onto our neighbours’ side. Star Jasmines enjoys sunny locations and moist but fast draining soil. We give it regular watering when the…

Water (or a lack thereof) is never an issue for these 25 hardy, drought-tolerant shrubs. Find the best water-efficient shrubs for your landscape.

Plant file: Low maintenance planting- more and more we have to adapt to the changes in weather patterns. This planting selection of 'blue glow' agave and a ground cover of 'dwarf chalk stick' is a great solution to a dry garden area. #thesmallgarden #drygarden #lowmaintenance #urbangarden #urbangreening #tsgplantfile #thesmallgardenproject

Lavender enthusiast and landscape designer Karen Rhind has crafted a wild and beautiful garden in one of the country’s most inhospitable environments. Words Cheree Morrison Photos: Rachael McKenna Central Otago is a near semi-arid climate. The temperature can range from scorching in summer to bitter in a snowfall. Adding to the level of difficulty, Karen Rhind's ’s block is mostly free-draining pure sand. “There’s no real soil here,” says Karen. “I’ve been adding mulch as the soil won’t hold…

Rethink your ideas about traditional landscaping to protect your yard from severe weather like drought, flooding, and heavy winds.

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