Drought tolerant cottage garden

Still stinging from your last water bill? Good news! As promised in my last post on drought tolerant trees and shrubs, here is my report on those annuals and perennials that came through our crazy …

Don't let water use restrictions or a lack of rain put a damper on your garden dreams. Create a gorgeous, water-saving yard with these drought-tolerant landscaping ideas.

Get inspired drought-tolerant xeriscape design ideas from this exclusive interview with landscape designer Tish Treherne, who walks us through this lush, meadow-inspired low-water landscape.

Cottage gardening is a very popular both in England and the US. The mix of low-care perennials, culinary herbs and annuals combined a natural, informal style, is for many, nostalgic of their grandmother or mother's gardens. Not only is the cottage garden a paradise for songbirds and pollinators (hummingbirds, bees and butterflies) with its diverse mix of flowers, but it's also an excellent source for cut flower bouquets for the house and spices for cooking.

Learn how you can get your garden off the ground in no time, which is especially important in a highly noticeable area like a front yard.

Las Lomas Drought Tolerant - Mediterranean - Landscape - Los Angeles - by Yard Maven | Houzz

These rock garden ideas and design inspiration suit a range of spaces—including hard-to-landscape spots. Get ideas for a rock garden in any yard.

In my years as a landscape designer I’ve compiled a great list of super drought tolerant plants for the Central Texas landscape.

Here’s your next nursery shopping list for a flowering garden that looks incredible year after year—no matter how much water it gets.