It has been another hot dry season and this continuing trend is causing me to rethink my choice of plants in the garden. It is time to seek out the most hardy, drought tolerant perennials. Some Echinacea and Rudbeckia continue to flower in addition to late blooms of Salvia Victoria and Snapdragons, leaving spots of color throughout the landscape,I would like to see more life in the garden thru fall. I am thinking about using hardy cactus in addition to tall, drought tolerant grasses to create shade for more delicate flowers. Water is a precious commodity and wise choices are imperative.
