Whether you live in an area with little rain or you're looking for something that can handle some neglect, these drought-tolerant ground covers are great picks.

In place of all-green foliage, add a ground cover plant with white flowers to your yard, for a pop of color that will also ...

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Because lawns are smaller today, it’s not too difficult to replace the soil ... such a difference in your lawn’s ability to withstand longer periods of drought in summer. It’s also best to use some of ...

Ornamental grasses can add extra depth and elegance to your lawn. These types of grasses ... This hardy ornamental grass is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, and it can grow in any well ...

When it’s 95 degrees outside and you can actually feel the humidity in the air clinging to your skin, the last thing you want to do is go out and work in the lawn or garden ... a water-wise garden ...

This compacted layer is death waiting to happen for all but the most abuse-tolerant species – barberries ... common short list that landscapers with replacement guarantees have learned to ...

The fire pink is relatively low maintenance, and once it’s established, it is drought-tolerant. Plus, the blooms attract lovely ... It was selected to replace the not-so-loved goldenrod many years ago ...

Once your plant has established itself, it can be relatively drought-tolerant ... which has many benefits as a heat-tolerant ground cover, to replace a lawn.

Easy to grow, drought- and freeze-tolerant, the barometer does best ... Texas persimmon (Diospyros texana). A logical replacement for the non-native crape myrtle, this is a handsome plant that ...