What’s the best thing for ground to grow a garden when there is a drought?
Mulch. There’s no better way to help retain precious moisture in the soil than with mulch. Adding mulch over top of bare soil and around other plants reduces runoff by absorbing water – helping to cut water costs and keep pollutants out of our waterways!
What is the best drought tolerant ground cover?
Ice plant in the Southwest region, dymondia in the Pacific Northwest, Asiatic jasmine in humid areas of the Southeast, sedum in the Midwest, and Kinnikinnick in the Rockies are just some of the best drought-resistant ground covers. Almonds, figs and olives are the most drought tolerant. Apples, cherries, apricots, pears and plums are somewhat drought tolerant. Nectarines, peaches and citrus need adequate water to survive.Top five drought-resistant plants: Ceanothus. Euphorbia characias subsp. AGM. Hylotelephium spectabile AGM.