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IN T H E G A R D E N
P R E T T Y TO U G H
Like many roses,
‘Dublin Bay’
growing on the
arbor,
left,
is
drought-tolerant
once established.
Drought-tolerant plant
choices also reduce water
use. “Lantana, rudbeckia,
daylilies, and coneflowers
do well,” says Wendy. She
recommends planting in
areas that are shaded from
hot afternoon sun.
Wendy wanted to
screen off close-by
neighbors but sought an
alternative to traditional
privacy fencing. “I built a
‘friendly’ fence planted
with roses for neighbors
on one side of the yard,”
she says. Evergreens and
an open-lattice fence
create a visual barrier yet
allow air movement,
keeping plants healthy in
the humid Georgia climate.
The clever design
proves that earth-friendly
gardening is also easy
gardening. “The more you
plan ahead, the less you
have to do later,” Wendy
says. Her wise advice has
certainly paid off—
in a
naturally beautiful way.
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