Tough to beat
Hotter summers, harsher winters, stronger storms, and sustained dry spells. Severe weather is affecting us all these days, and often our gardens don’t react as we would expect—or hope. That makes now a good time to take stock of what’s managing the fluctuations, and what’s succumbing to less than ideal conditions. Another smart move: turning to perennials that take it all in stride. “Gardeners are looking for plants that can adapt to tough conditions, whether that’s higher temperatures and longer droughts, or more rainfall than in the past,” says Monrovia Nursery’s Katie Tamony.
But while we’re always on the hunt for plants that can take a beating, we don’t want to turn to those that are so quick to adapt that they overtake our beds and borders, becoming a
