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Rain garden with water drainage after rainfall, surrounded by green plants

Creating a rain garden: capturing water and boosting biodiversity

A rain garden absorbs rainwater, provides water to plants and attracts insects. How to create a functional rain garden with proper drainage and biodiversity.

5 min

Colourful drought-tolerant border with lavender, ornamental grasses and succulents in full sun

Plant Combinations

Drought-tolerant plant combinations: a garden that thrives without constant watering

Discover the best drought-tolerant plant combinations for a garden that stays beautiful through hot summers. Featuring lavender, grasses and succulents.

5 min

Water-wise garden with succulents, ornamental grasses and gravel in a modern setting

Plant Combinations

Water-wise garden: plant combinations that need (almost) no watering

Save water with smart plant combinations from dry climates. Discover how to create a beautiful garden that barely needs the hose.

4 min

Vast desert landscape with cacti and rock formations under a bright blue sky

Regional Garden Guides

Gardening in arid climates: guide for the Middle East, North Africa and the SW United States

Gardening in arid and desert climate zones. Water-wise plants, xeriscape principles and survival strategies for extreme heat.

6 min

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