Plants can't survive without water. But too much or too little causes problems. More plants have been killed by improper ...

In a time of drought, it certainly sounds reasonable to select species for your garden that require little, if any, water. Many of these species fit into the succulent plant category, which ...

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Garden-grown plants need little water—just enough to keep from drying out completely. Cover the root zone with a thick layer of mulch.

They require a very low amount of water during its growing season. Watering is needed only occasionally if there has been no significant rainfall for a month. They tend to bloom more in the sun ...

The demand for water in the winter months is low; the rate of evaporation declines and overall growth of jades slows with cooler temperatures. Plants may not need more than one or two waterings ...

Interest has risen in wild, imperfect lawn alternatives, including tapestry lawns, made up of low-growing and colorful plants that require little or no mowing (up 16%), and no-mow meadows of ...

If your plants can't stand the heat, tell them to get out of your yard. That's what Patsy and Earl Smith did three years ago when they landscaped their new house on San Antonio's Northwest Side ...

4. Spider plant. Light: Dappled light Pet safe: Yes Spider plants enjoy the outdoor humidity summer can bring. One unique aspect of spider plants is how they add new growth.