Texas Gardening: Lessons learned while gardening in a drought..., 0 by podster

podster wrote:
The last few years have been trying for most of us that like to garden due to unprecedented drought conditions. As a result, I have been researching and experimenting with some successes which I'd like to share.

I have been practicing rainwater harvesting for a few years now, experimenting with lasagna beds, Hugelkultur beds, practicing mulching to conserve moisture and planting a succulent bed. I feel I am only limited by financial resources not limited by my knowledge or imagination.

I am reluctant to waste water, particularily on flowers so have neglected the flower beds. Some are hanging on and I am always amazed to find some plants that are truly drought tolerant and deliver blooms under these austere conditions.

Most of the flowers that do all right with this neglect have narrow leaves ( resulting in less moisture loss) or have bulbs that retain moisture.

Also Crape Myrtle, Althea and the Pavonia (rock rose in photo) ~ all of which are established.