Drought-Proof Your Garden: Permanent Structures and Plants

Designing for DroughtAs Australian rainfall patterns become increasingly variable and drought events more frequent and severe, designing gardens that are genuinely drought-resilient is no longer optional for serious gardeners. The good news is that a drought-proof garden is not a barren, unattractive garden — it can be extraordinarily beautiful while requiring minimal supplemental water once established.Building Water-Retentive SoilSoil organic matter content is the primary determinant of wate…