Best plants for dry gardens: on tough, drought-tolerant plants that thrive
About this episode
Ian Le Gros shares expert advice on the best plants for dry gardens and how to create a beautiful low-maintenance garden.
RHS Hyde Hall curator Ian Le Gros shares his top plant picks for dry gardens, exposed sites and climate-resilient planting. Discover drought-tolerant favourites including euphorbias, eucalyptus, palms and evergreen shrubs that deliver year-round colour, structure and scent, even in tough conditions. Ian explains how these hardy plants thrive in wind, gravel and free-draining soils, while offering practical gardening advice for creating a beautiful low-maintenance garden. Whether you’re planning a Mediterranean-style border, updating a dry garden or searching for resilient plants that can cope with hotter summers, discover expert inspiration and planting ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Guest: Ian Le Gros
Topics covered
- dry gardens
- drought-tolerant plants
- climate-resilient planting
- gardening advice
- low-maintenance gardens
Keywords
- drought-tolerant
- gardening
- planting ideas
- Mediterranean-style border
- climate resilience
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: RHS Hyde Hall
Products: euphorbias, eucalyptus, palms, evergreen shrubs
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