Many plants that are a familiar part of our home gardening landscape may not cope with the hot dry summers and excessive winter wet that are becoming more common with changing weather patterns. Whether we’re looking to replace lawns or future proof borders, we need to consider using plants that have proven themselves in tough conditions.
Drought-tolerant plants have evolved over millennia and many have adapted to cope with high temperatures and lack of water. They know when to slow down and simply conserve energy and water and when to flower to make sure they set seed for another generation.
