It’s that time of year where we notice what plantings work, and which don’t. A good article came out that pointed out that drought highlights if and where you’ve planted the right plant, or the wrong plant. According to Rick J. Lewandowski, in a column in the Delaware News Journal, look around and learn from what is surviving, and what is not. Some “take home lessons” he describes are:
• Always assess your site conditions and put the right plant in the right place. If you do this, particularly in sites prone to drought, you’ll have less maintenance. A little research goes a long way before putting a plant in the ground.
• If you must water, only water the soil at the base of your plants — never the leaves — in early morning or evening.
• Don’t plant during dry periods. You’ll waste water and effort trying to help these plants establish.
For more tips and information on drought resistant plants, read the entire article.
