How Do You Garden In Hot And Dry Climates?
This is the most challenging climate to plant in. Plants that are tagged as drought-tolerant, sun-loving plants will still need some help in order to thrive. When selecting your plants, make sure that they can handle the hot, dry conditions. Select disease-free plants without pests. Choose an area that can provide some relief from the sun, especially mid-day, for southern-facing sites. The plant can benefit from being shaded by a nearby bush, and a tree or a trellis can give the plant a break during the heat of the day. The soil should be fairly soft for the plants to dig into, for the drought-tolerant, dry-climate varieties tend to have sturdy deep roots. Adding organic matter to the soil will make it more fertile, a better texture for the plant to grow in and retain moisture to keep the soil cool. Plant at a cool time of day–early morning is best, though at night is another option. When you have taken the plant out of its container but before you place it in the ground, gently pull,
