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Xeriscape drought-resistant garden: water-wise planting design

Design a water-wise garden that thrives on minimal rain. Master xeriscape principles, gravel beds, drought plants, and self-regulating garden systems.

8 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

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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

Warm Mediterranean landscape with terracotta roofs and cypresses under a clear blue sky

Regional Garden Guides

Gardening in the Western Mediterranean: Southern France, Spain and Portugal

Everything about gardening in the western Mediterranean climate. Drought-resistant plants, water management and seasonal tips for Southern France, Spain and Portugal.

5 min

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