Water-Wise Plants
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DesignEpisode 138: Water-Wise Perennials
Drought has become synonymous with gardening in the past several years. It seems like regardless of where you live, you will experience some sort of dry conditions in summer. This…
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DesignGorgeous Drought-Tolerant Garden Plans and Ideas
We watch The Weather Channel a lot in my household. There’s even a family joke that my husband missed his calling by not becoming a meteorologist. Nearly every morning starts…
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DesignTips for Creating a Drought-Tolerant Landscape
Drought-tolerant landscapes come in all shapes and sizes. From a large, expansive bed that runs the entire length of a property line to a small nook that bakes all day…
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DesignHow to Identify a Drought-Tolerant Plant
Characteristics such as size, color, and texture can help you determine whether a plant might be a good candidate for a dry garden. There are exceptions to every rule, however,…
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DesignGreat Native Plants for Gardens in Northern California
Many plants native to California—and the hybridized cultivars of those natives (aka nativars)—are attractive, easy-to-grow pollinator magnets, plus they have evolved strategies to survive California's long, rainless summers. Even during…
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