THERE are many reasons why gardeners might want drought-tolerant plants, such as climate change, dry soil or to fill a south-facing border, but using these plants is also a great way to save time on watering. The rise in temperatures, especially in the south of England, along with hosepipe bans, means many gardeners need to adapt their planting. Plants that need less water are practical in hotter summers and low maintenance.
Mediterranean plants
A shift toward drought-tolerant plants doesn’t restrict you to beds full of lavender, as lovely as that would be – there’s a huge range of plants that are drought resistant. Think not only about perennials, but also shrubs, trees and climbers that are drought-tolerant heroes. Mediterranean plants will thrive without much help, whereas others need time tothese types of plants cope well with a lack of water.
