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Drought
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requirements should be planted together, if possible. If the ones you like don’t always fit that bill, handwatering can help eliminate that problem.
I have spent hours handwatering various gardens, but have found that time immeasurably valuable, for relaxation purposes and for keeping a good watch over my plants. Catching the signs of insects and disease early can save you and the plant much misery.
Poorly kept lawns and overgrown trees or shrubs waste water. Maintain lawns and keep plants properly trimmed. Prune out dead limbs on any plant, tree or shrub — death attracts disease and insects.
Mulch is a requirement here in Virginia. Our extreme temperature changes crack and harden the earth. Mulch not only holds water and moisture in, it protects plants from heaving and temperature changes.
Drought-tolerant plants
96.7%