Tag: drought tolerant plants
Cacti Are Notorious For Nonconformity
UNITED STATES—Almost everyone thinks of cacti as tough plants that live out in the hottest and driest parts of the deserts, where few other...
Some Native Plants Should Stay Wild
UNITED STATES—Native plants should be the most sensible options for local landscapes and home gardens. It seems natural that they would be the most...
Summer Is Not For Planting
UNITED STATES—Autumn is the time for planting. Cooling weather slows plants down so that they do not mind disruption so much. Increasing rain (hopefully)...
Eucalypti Are Innately Drought Tolerant
UNITED STATES—Drought is nothing new here. There could be plenty of rain next winter and for years afterward; but eventually, there will be another...
California Natives Are Remarkably Diverse
UNITED STATES—California is a big place, with more environmental diversity than any other state and most other countries. It includes rainy and cool forests...
Cacti Have Bite Without Bark
UNITED STATES—The most inhospitable spots in the garden that no one wants to put any work into seem to be the domain of cacti,...
