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Lawn and Garden, Cacti & Tropical Plants, Irrigation & Watering Published 07/22/2008 by Julie Day
If a drought-tolerant garden makes you think of cacti and rock gardens, then think again – there are many colorful and lush choices that are perfect for a low-maintenance, water-conserving landscape. As parts of the country experience a reduction in rainfall or restrictions on water use, drought-tolerance has become an increasingly desirable characteristic in cultivated plants.
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Video, Lawn and Garden, Cacti & Tropical Plants, Gardening Basics, Irrigation & Watering Published 04/07/2006 by Danny Lipford
Gardening in a dry climate can be a challenge but Southern Californian Tricia Craven Worley explains that it is possible to create a beautiful landscape if you choose your plants carefully. The staples of such gardens are drought tolerant plants such as Pride of Madeira, Rosemary and Thyme.