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Sophie King

6 drought-tolerant shrubs to plant in May for a climate-resilient garden – these varieties thrive in warm weather

Grass lawn in garden with lavender border, topiary trees and wooden pergola.

There’s a lot of potential for this summer to be as hot as it was last year, so it’s wise to start thinking about plants that can tolerate those conditions. If you’re on the lookout for new plants to build a climate-resilient garden, there are plenty of drought-tolerant shrubs you can plant in May to build a climate-resilient garden.

The best drought-tolerant plants are those that can survive periods of hot, dry weather with minimal maintenance. That’s an invaluable quality during hosepipe bans and sweltering summer days – and many shrubs are strong contenders.

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