Thursday 3 March 2016

Tropical Plants and Tropical Gardens for hot, dry climates - Online Plants Melbourne

High temperatures and dry weather can make it difficult to grow tropical plants. Even in a warm desert environment, though, it is possible to grow beautiful, tropical plants. Follow these tips to make your hot and dry garden beautiful.


1. Choose the Right Plants
A hot, dry environment is not friendly to most plants. The key to successful gardening in such conditions is to choose the right plants. Here are a few options that you can find in a local plant nursery or in an online plants store:
* Aloe
* Lady Slipper
* Blue Sapphire
* Cassava
* Tiger Grass
There are many more options. Talk to some local gardeners to get some input about which plants grow best in your area. Consider asking for a garden consultation, during which an expert can give you specific advice about which plants are right for your garden.


2. Provide Adequate Moisture
If you buy plants online, you can choose species that tolerate low water levels. No matter how drought-resistant your plants are, though, you need to make sure that you provide adequate water.


3. Mulch
One way to retain water in your garden is to use mulch. The fertile material will nourish the plants, while also holding moisture.


4. Shelter from the Sun
If direct sunlight is too hard on your plants, consider providing them with shade. You can build a canopy, or construct some other structure to block the light. Your sun shelter does not have to be permanent. You can use it to protect plants when they are young, or when the sun is particularly hard on them.


5. Complimentary Species
Arrange your garden so that the plants will help each other grow. Certain plants grow better together, and you should avoid arrangements that force similar plants to compete for nutrition. Even if you buy cheap plants online, you will not want to waste them by setting them up for failure.



Gardening involves a certain amount of trial and error, so it might take you a while to master the art of growing plants in a hot and dry climate. With time and patience, though, you can find ways to grow tropical plants, even in a harsh environment. These five steps will help you get started. 

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