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GO GREEN WITH YOUR GARDEN TOO!
By homejack | April 12, 2008
By Homejack
If water for your lawn and flowers is a problem, don’t worry. By matching plants to your climate, you can help solve the problem. You can get assistance with your plant selection by visiting a local nursery. Look for the phrase “tolerates dry soil” when you shop.
You can also use our guide below which suggests annuals specifically adaptable to low-watering gardening.
If you choose plants suited for your climate zone, not only will they require less water, but will need less fertilizer and attention. PLUS, they will be healthier and produce more flowers that last longer.
Marigold (Tagetes species)
Marigold flowers exists in many colors (White, yellow, orange, maroon, mahogany, and creamy yellow). They are very dependable, grow quickly and easily, have a long blooming season, and make excellent cut flowers. Use for edging, borders and place in containers. Grows 6 inches to 4 feet, likes full sun or afternoon shade. Good for well drained soil. (Hardy to +10 degrees F).
Zinnia (Zinnia elegans)
Chosen for its speed of growth, durability, range of heights and color (Whites, cream, green, pale pink and other hot colors. Likes heat (full sun) and well drained soil. Grows 6 inches to 4 feet. (Hardy to -30 degrees F).
Geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum)
Very popular and reliable plant for both bedding and potting. Has rounded leaves and big, round clusters of flowers. Season long blooms come in reds, pinks, and white. Good for full sun or light shade. Soil should be neutral or slightly alkaline. Grows 1 1/2 to 3 feet tall. (Hardy to +30 degrees F)
Cosmos Cosmos spp.)(
Produces daisylike flowers in maroon, white, pink and sometimes yellow. The centers are red-brown or yellow with feathery leaves. Likes full sun and dry or well drained soil. Grows 1 up to 6 feet. (Hardy to 0 degrees F)
Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora)
Rose-like flowers with bright color and flat, short, soft leaves like needles. Grows 4 to 8 inches. Likes full sun and sandy, dry soil. (Hardy to -10 degrees F)
Dusty Miller (Centaurea cineraria)
Produces silvery-grey, woolly, filigreed foliage. Grows 8 to 24 inches tall. Likes full sun and well drained, rich soil. (Hardy to 0 degrees F)
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