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Ten Steps to Drought-Resistant Gardening
- Work compost into the soil around your plants
- Mulch your plantings
- Choose plants that tolerate drought and a wide range of temperatures
- Minimize and drought-proof your container plantings
- Cut down on mowing and fertilizing
- Let your lawn go dormant
- Use water-conserving equipment
- Water your plants early in the morning
- Water less frequently but deeply
- Put off major planting projects until after severe droughts
For more information, see
Backyard Habitat
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