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Lisa Fazzani

8 drought-tolerant plants for front garden pots that barely need watering – experts say these low-maintenance picks will stay lush without the upkeep

Olive trees in front garden containers.

While the warmer weather has been fabulous, keeping pots and planters well-watered has been a challenge. For me, the front garden has been particularly tricky, as it's in constant sun and I have lots of containers, so it’s got me thinking about what I can plant in front garden pots that won’t require too much watering.

Aside from the heat drying out container plants more quickly, one of the problems with front garden ideas is often access to water. I live in a terraced house, so there’s no outdoor tap at the front, which means me carrying hefty watering cans through the house, so choosing fairly drought-tolerant plants is key.

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