Here are some tips on how to care for your garden during a drought ¹ ² ³:
- Plant drought-tolerant plants: Consider plants like succulents, sedum, lithops, and agave that can thrive in dry conditions.
- Xeriscaping: Use native plants that are adapted to local conditions.
- Water conservation: Harvest rainwater and use it wisely. Mulch around plants to slow evaporation from the soil.
- Rock gardens: Create microclimates where plants can survive with less water.
- Raised beds: Prevent water runoff and make the best use of water.
- Gravel and stone mulches: Reflect heat, conserve moisture, and don’t decompose like organic mulches.
- Artful arrangement: Arrange plants with similar water needs together.
- Regular watering: Water drought-resistant plants regularly until they have become established.
- Watch for weeds: Remove weeds as necessary since they compete with your plants for water.
