| Denis Willaert 2005-11-16, 10:21 pm |
| Hal, you may want to check this site out as an alternative..........
www.waterlessgrass.com
"ronnie" <yoshi@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:tAqyc.7187$wD5.5167@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> Without any watering at all, your choices will be limited. Texas
> summers are quite harsh, especially here in Houston. A good way to get
> ideas
> would at landscaping in places often left unattended... like street
> medians,
> neighborhood entrances, etc.
> There are some plants that are often considered "weeds" in northern
> climates but are appreciated greatly in Texas because they are so hardy.
> For
> example, Mexican Heather grows very well here, dies back in the summer so
> little chance of getting out of control, and returns nicely in the spring.
> Or maybe Plumbago or Lantana .
> I think there are quite a few strong shrubs that could survive on
> rain
> alone for 4 months. Ones that come to mind.... Clayera, Barberry, Dwarf
> Youpons, Bottlebrush, Sago Palm or Fire Bush. Then you might opt for
> things
> native to dry/warm areas like the cacti/succulent or palm family.
> Kalachoe,
> Aloe... I've even got this unique succulent that I am yet to ID but it's
> absolutely self sufficient.
>
> Good luck,
> Ronnie
> "Hal" <hherrick@localnet.com> wrote in message
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