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Sophie Warren-Smith

The plants people with drought-tolerant gardens always grow – they'll thrive through the hottest, driest summers

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As temperatures are rising every summer, we might have to consider what we're planting in our gardens. Varieties need to be drought-tolerant and potentially still offer us colour and texture.

'By choosing and planting drought-tolerant species, we can conserve water, reduce maintenance efforts, and still enjoy a beautiful and thriving garden throughout the hot summer months,' says gardening expert Sarah Raven.

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