In today’s economy there are a lot of people out there who are struggling. They have to find ways to cut back. It’s the only way they can survive. So they do whatever it takes. Unfortunately for some that means there food supply may be limited. They will make it through the hard time, hopefully – as long as they have food and shelter. At the end of the day those two things are really all that you need to sustain yourself. Looking around Australia’s beautiful gardens I got to thinking about this concept. How does a garden sustain itself in a difficult time?

Food & Shelter

No matter what the weather is, a garden should be able to survive with food and a place to abide (aka shelter). Just like humans, plants and flowers really only need 2 things to sustain their beauty. However, what happens when a drought occurs or food to sustain the plant is not ready available? You obviously do not want the plant to whither away and die, so what other options do you have? Consider trying xeriscaping.

Xeriscaping

According to everyone who is in the know when it comes to gardening the way to keep a garden up in today’s era is through xeriscaping. It’s a new style of gardening. Basically, it is lower maintenance and there are fewer plants that hog water. Instead, plants are more tolerant of droughts and at the same time, they are less demanding on your time. This way you can keep your garden looking as beautiful as all the plants in Australia without worrying about a lack of time and/or resources.

Designing Your Eco-Friendly Garden

Here are a few tips on getting started. First you are going to want to identify the way your water flows when it rains. This way it will flow directly towards your garden giving your plants the fuel they need to survive and you won’t have to waste time watering them. Also, there are certain areas where will be high water zones. These are great spots for planting because they already have water for your plants. After you discover which way the water flows, then you can determine a location that is best to plant you garden in. Next you will pick your plants. You will most likely pick plants that are considered draught-hardy plants so that you do not have to worry about watering them often.

Perfect Plants for your Perfect Garden

The number one thing to remember when picking out plants is to be water conscious. You obviously do not want a plant that is going to be extremely thirsty. Plants that are tolerant to droughts not only rely on less water, but they also are more resistance to pests and disease.

Lastly, when you do water, try to do so deeply. You don’t want to get the water on the surface; you want it at the roots soaking up the moisture. Hopefully you can enjoy your garden and its beauty and spend as little time working in it as possible!

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