For areas of high sun, you can look to the Mediterranean. Many will have narrow silvery leaves to reflect harsh sunlight — a key adaptation for hot sunny sites. A tall prairie plant such as the coneflower can add some height to your garden as well.Article content
“Giving plants a helping hand while they are young means they will develop strong healthy root systems that will subsequently be able to deal with tough conditions,” says Amos. Organic mulch will eventually compost down into the soil, but it also can act as a moisture barrier and add to the structure of the soil. Homemade compost or bagged wood bark chips are examples of organic mulch.