Replacing Plants – Drought Tolerant
Q: As my old azaleas slowly lose branches or die altogether, I am wondering about replacing them with drought tolerant plants to put in close to my house.
A: Although the flowers aren’t quite as large, loropetalum (Chinese fringe flower) is often used as a foundation plant around homes and it is very drought tolerant. Although older varieties often grew too big to use next to a house, new introductions like ‘Dark Fire’, ‘Ruby Snow’, ‘Emerald Snow’, and ‘Jazz Hands Variegated’ offer reliable size predictions and are worth your consideration.
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Crapemyrtle – Lichens
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Beautyberry – Mosquito Repellent
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Japanese Beetles – Employment for Son
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Treated Wood – Sodium Silicate
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Pansies – Latest Date For Planting
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Bulbs – When to Plant in Fall
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Pansies – Latest Date For Planting
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Poinsettia – Forcing to Bloom for Christmas
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Grass – Mixing Fescue and Rye
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Alberta Spruce – Dying
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